BSc Government and Economics at LSE

im really interested in applying to this course. the requirements are ABB with a B in maths gcse.

my a level predictions are, as far as i know:

english lit - a/b
history - a/b
art - a

i got 4A* and 6A at gcse.
will my a level choices hinder me?
am i likely to even get an offer?

also, is anybody on this course or applying to this?

Reply 1

Jessie

Art might seem to the admissions tutors a bit irrelevant for a course like govt+econ. if they did give you an offer then you would probably only need a B in Art and an A in one of the other subjects.

You would almost certainly need to be predicted As in Eng Lit and History. Your offer might not be AAA but LSE attracts high quality students and you would need to have the more relevant subjects at A grade.

Clearly you got more than a B at Maths GCSE. LSE may desire candidates with AS Maths. Once again, although you've met the minimum requirement they can pick and choose.

GCSEs are very good so shouldn't be any problems there.

The lack of maths and your predicted grades are probably, although i have no proof, slightly below what most LSE applicants have. The best person to email is the admissions tutor. they mightn't deviate from the prospectus at all, but its worth a try.

also have a look on www.studential.com http://www.studential.com/bio/getunicomm.asp?university=161

theres a good idea of ucas applicants and students and it shows you what their subjects/grades were.

Reply 2

john williams

Hi im also applying but like you i dont have A-Level maths (only got B GCSE). Im predicted AAB and taking Economics, law and Sociology. Realistically i dont think i have much of a chance but will probably be applying anyway.

Reply 3

Drogue

I have to say, I doubt your chance. Most LSE offers are now given to people with straight As, including maths. Their offer is *much* lower than how hard it is to get in, being, apart from Oxbridge, probably the hardest place in the country to get an offer. Govt and Econ gives you a better chance, and with a 3 A prediction you could well do it, but it is very competative, and art is not usually seen to eb as good as maths, sciences or harder essay subjects. Having said that, History and English are good ones to take, and for govt and econ they could be looking for more essay ability and less maths. It's worth a shot, but don't expect an offer.

Reply 4

BazTheMoney

Whether you get in or not, I wouldn't want to read an Economics degree at LSE, even if it is a joint honour - if you can do AS Maths, do it. On a more positive note, I know people doing this subject at LSE with an A at GCSE, as A-Level Maths isn't essential, but they tell me it's one hell of a struggle.

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