Career guidance for Economics 2015

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Original post by NikolaT

International Development with Economics at UEA?

I am looking for Uni's in London, with high ranking in the economics department. Have you got any more suggestions?

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NikolaT

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Original post by student1678

I am looking for Uni's in London, with high ranking in the economics department. Have you got any more suggestions?

There's a lot of high rollers in London. LSE, UCL, etc. But these tend to be more for the standard econ grad wanting to go into banking/finance.

Rankings shouldn't be important at all. If development is what you want to do then I'd highly advise you look into the School of Oriental and African Studies. Its prestige isn't as high as some others, it's not RG, etc. but the stuff they let you do is vastly different to other mainstream institutions. Check it out.

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Original post by NikolaT

There's a lot of high rollers in London. LSE, UCL, etc. But these tend to be more for the standard econ grad wanting to go into banking/finance.

Rankings shouldn't be important at all. If development is what you want to do then I'd highly advise you look into the School of Oriental and African Studies. Its prestige isn't as high as some others, it's not RG, etc. but the stuff they let you do is vastly different to other mainstream institutions. Check it out.

thank you very much. You have possibly given me a more vivid route

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Original post by student1678

My ultimate goal is to help a developing country with the economy aspects. So what Economics or relatable degree at uni allows me to do so or is suitable for this?

Looking forward for any replies...

I think you're going to struggle with just a degree, have you considered getting a Masters/PHD?

In an ideal world, I'd love to do something similar to your goals but a lot of developing countries 'positively' discriminate against Westerners in public sector jobs.

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Mike_123

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Original post by student1678

I am looking for Uni's in London, with high ranking in the economics department. Have you got any more suggestions?

Development = SOAS but it's probably better to start off at LSE/UCL and move onto postgrad at SOAS

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Original post by rolodopus

I think you're going to struggle with just a degree, have you considered getting a Masters/PHD?

In an ideal world, I'd love to do something similar to your goals but a lot of developing countries 'positively' discriminate against Westerners in public sector jobs.

Yes I have. But I don't know what route to take, i.e. what Course and uni to go to

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Original post by Mike_123

Development = SOAS but it's probably better to start off at LSE/UCL and move onto postgrad at SOAS

Have you got an idea on what degree's I could do at LSE/UCL?

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midgemeister7

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Original post by student1678

Have you got an idea on what degree's I could do at LSE/UCL?

Just do straight econ and specialise by taking modules in development economics, easy

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Original post by midgemeister7

Just do straight econ and specialise by taking modules in development economics, easy

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Thanks.

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Original post by student1678

Yes I have. But I don't know what route to take, i.e. what Course and uni to go to

I don't know. I'm thinking about doing a MSc at LSE (in economics), working for a few years, and then doing a PHD, hopefully abroad somewhere.

I think experience is just as important as education for these types of jobs, from what I've seen ~5 years is a minimum with a MSc. Might be difference if you get a PHD.

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Original post by rolodopus

I don't know. I'm thinking about doing a MSc at LSE (in economics), working for a few years, and then doing a PHD, hopefully abroad somewhere.

I think experience is just as important as education for these types of jobs, from what I've seen ~5 years is a minimum with a MSc. Might be difference if you get a PHD.

What a levels hav u don

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Original post by student1678

What a levels hav u don

Maths, History, Economics A*A*B.

What about you?

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Original post by rolodopus

Maths, History, Economics A*A*B.

What about you?

Im gunna do physics econ and maths - what exam board did u do for econ. And can u share tips on how to do good on it.

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