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Economics Royal Holloway vs International Development KCL

I have offers for both courses.

I initially applied for Econ at both unis, but KCL changed my offer since I didn’t make it to econ but they think International Development would suit me.

I want to work in International Financial Markets and Developing Economies

Both programs include economic subjects, but in KCL they would be optional modules

KCL has more benefits (studying a year abroad, employment connections, better reputation)

But at the end of the day I would get a BA degree with KCL, not a BsC

International Banks won’t hire me with a BA degree

I am inclined to take Econ at Royal Holloway but KCL benefits and connections are better

What would you do!?

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Original post by Lau1994
I have offers for both courses.
I initially applied for Econ at both unis, but KCL changed my offer since I didn’t make it to econ but they think International Development would suit me.
I want to work in International Financial Markets and Developing Economies
Both programs include economic subjects, but in KCL they would be optional modules
KCL has more benefits (studying a year abroad, employment connections, better reputation)
But at the end of the day I would get a BA degree with KCL, not a BsC
International Banks won’t hire me with a BA degree
I am inclined to take Econ at Royal Holloway but KCL benefits and connections are better
What would you do!?

can U ask what ur predicteds are as i applied for ID too!
Original post by Lau1994
I have offers for both courses.
I initially applied for Econ at both unis, but KCL changed my offer since I didn’t make it to econ but they think International Development would suit me.
I want to work in International Financial Markets and Developing Economies
Both programs include economic subjects, but in KCL they would be optional modules
KCL has more benefits (studying a year abroad, employment connections, better reputation)
But at the end of the day I would get a BA degree with KCL, not a BsC
International Banks won’t hire me with a BA degree
I am inclined to take Econ at Royal Holloway but KCL benefits and connections are better
What would you do!?

Hi there,

We're delighted that you're interested in learning more about Economics at Royal Holloway, University of London.

You can find out more about our course here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/economics/economics/ including the entry requirements and course content.

Get answers to the questions that matter to you by chatting with our students and staff! You can chat to a current student to find out what life is really like at Royal Holloway: www.royalholloway.ac.uk/chat and sign up for more information about us here: https://royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/sign-up-for-more-information/

I hope this helps.

Best wishes,
Royal Holloway, University of London

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