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So I have to pick my A levels in 2 days and (as the title says) I need desperate help. I am sure on doing Maths and Economics as 2 A levels but must have a 3rd A level and an optional 4th A Level (unsure if I want to, but will if it helps my chances). I want to do something Economics related at a top Uni (LSE, Oxbridge etc.). What A Levels will go well with Maths and Economics. Plz help!!
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pick a humanitarian subject cus it goes well with economics, pick something lime sociology, geography , philosophy, politics something along those lines
it helps with application to the real world imo
it helps with application to the real world imo
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I did maths economics and psychology. U could also take chemistry but I dropped that or physics if you like it. If you are looking for an easier A Level I would say take psychology or maybe sociology or the arts if you are artistic (but there is lots of coursework!)
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Geography goes very well with economics and maths. There are many different options, you could go for a science, any one would work nicely, history or English, a language, or even further maths. Pick a subject that you’d enjoy is the most important thing, don’t pick one if a teacher or parents persuades you to, do what you enjoy.
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You should pick another science subject like chemistry or psychology. Normally tops unis will require u to have science subjects in your choices (i don't remember if they would want another one beside maths but it's better to have another science sub with you in case one of them is too hard)
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(Original post by Tyronedbeast)
So I have to pick my A levels in 2 days and (as the title says) I need desperate help. I am sure on doing Maths and Economics as 2 A levels but must have a 3rd A level and an optional 4th A Level (unsure if I want to, but will if it helps my chances). I want to do something Economics related at a top Uni (LSE, Oxbridge etc.). What A Levels will go well with Maths and Economics. Plz help!!
So I have to pick my A levels in 2 days and (as the title says) I need desperate help. I am sure on doing Maths and Economics as 2 A levels but must have a 3rd A level and an optional 4th A Level (unsure if I want to, but will if it helps my chances). I want to do something Economics related at a top Uni (LSE, Oxbridge etc.). What A Levels will go well with Maths and Economics. Plz help!!
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maths and econ are calm that should be enough for a econ degree if they even request specific a levels
i recommend choosing any subject that you particularly enjoy at the moment at gcse, because choosing something just so it 'fits in' with your other subjects really isn't worth it if you hate the subject (from experience oops)
i recommend choosing any subject that you particularly enjoy at the moment at gcse, because choosing something just so it 'fits in' with your other subjects really isn't worth it if you hate the subject (from experience oops)
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(Original post by Tyronedbeast)
So I have to pick my A levels in 2 days and (as the title says) I need desperate help. I am sure on doing Maths and Economics as 2 A levels but must have a 3rd A level and an optional 4th A Level (unsure if I want to, but will if it helps my chances). I want to do something Economics related at a top Uni (LSE, Oxbridge etc.). What A Levels will go well with Maths and Economics. Plz help!!
So I have to pick my A levels in 2 days and (as the title says) I need desperate help. I am sure on doing Maths and Economics as 2 A levels but must have a 3rd A level and an optional 4th A Level (unsure if I want to, but will if it helps my chances). I want to do something Economics related at a top Uni (LSE, Oxbridge etc.). What A Levels will go well with Maths and Economics. Plz help!!
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Thanks for all your help. I’m pretty sure that I will do Maths, Economics,Geography as my 3 A Levels. However, I’ve heard further maths is really good for applying for economics related courses and I’m pretty good at maths anyway. Is it worth doing Further Maths as a 4th A Level.
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most top unis love further maths as a fourth subject for economics - definitely worth it, and if you like maths, then definitely do it. maybe it's not 'required' but unis absolutely see further maths as a plus
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(Original post by Tyronedbeast)
Thanks for all your help. I’m pretty sure that I will do Maths, Economics,Geography as my 3 A Levels. However, I’ve heard further maths is really good for applying for economics related courses and I’m pretty good at maths anyway. Is it worth doing Further Maths as a 4th A Level.
Thanks for all your help. I’m pretty sure that I will do Maths, Economics,Geography as my 3 A Levels. However, I’ve heard further maths is really good for applying for economics related courses and I’m pretty good at maths anyway. Is it worth doing Further Maths as a 4th A Level.
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(Original post by karsh31)
most top unis love further maths as a fourth subject for economics - definitely worth it, and if you like maths, then definitely do it. maybe it's not 'required' but unis absolutely see further maths as a plus
most top unis love further maths as a fourth subject for economics - definitely worth it, and if you like maths, then definitely do it. maybe it's not 'required' but unis absolutely see further maths as a plus
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(Original post by ageshallnot)
Have you checked out what LSE and Cambridge say about FM?
Have you checked out what LSE and Cambridge say about FM?
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(Original post by Tyronedbeast)
LSE requires it but I can’t find the info for Cambridge. But I think further maths looks good on ur application.
LSE requires it but I can’t find the info for Cambridge. But I think further maths looks good on ur application.
For Cambridge:
http://www.econ.cam.ac.uk/apply/ba-economics
But as you realise, it will be extremely useful to have.
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Ok people, I have some doubts if I could cope with 4 A levels. If I were to do only 3 A levels. Would FM or Geography be more helpful to allow me to do an economics related degree.
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You should check requirements of different unis for what you want to study, sometimes they will advise or ask for a specific level requirement, also
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I agree that further maths is worth taking. You can drop it if in the end you don't need it/it's going badly
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(Original post by Tyronedbeast)
Ok people, I have some doubts if I could cope with 4 A levels. If I were to do only 3 A levels. Would FM or Geography be more helpful to allow me to do an economics related degree.
Ok people, I have some doubts if I could cope with 4 A levels. If I were to do only 3 A levels. Would FM or Geography be more helpful to allow me to do an economics related degree.
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TSR Applying for Economics advice : https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Economics_Degree
(Geography would be a good choice if you wanted to go into Development/Economics : examples https://www.soas.ac.uk/economics/programmes/bscdevecon/ and https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/under...ith-economics/)
(Geography would be a good choice if you wanted to go into Development/Economics : examples https://www.soas.ac.uk/economics/programmes/bscdevecon/ and https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/under...ith-economics/)
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