History and Economics at Oxford or Land Economy at Cambridge

Hello,

I am going into Y13 having taken Economics, Business Studies and History (Predicted A*,A*,A*) and will look to do an EPQ.

I am quite insecure about my subject choices as I initially was going to do a business degree but fell I love with economics during my A-Levels. Even though I didn’t take Maths these two subject have caught my eye.

History/Economics- I gained an interest for economic history due to my Modern Britain course. I found it so interesting learning about economic policies of Labour, the 70’s and Thatcherism. I started watching documentaries about Blair and Brown just because I was so intrigued and wanted to learn more.

Land Economy- I have a hobby of searching and looking at properties online and my local area. Seeing the latest posting on my local real estate agents buildings and seeing the changes in prices and environment. I’ve gotten some experience and knowledge from my aunt, who owns some retail in my home country.

I would like to know your opinions if these are realistic options.

Have you looked at the course content for LandEconomy?

Be aware that the History and Economics course at Oxford is NOT Economic history - half your modules are from the History degree and half are from Economics. Obviously, these can complement each other but it is much more like half of each degree.

Hello, I have seen the modules on History and Economics and I feel I have a passion for both. I’ve looked at the topics and feel like they’ll really compliment my interests.

As above, without A-level Maths you wouldn't be a realistically competitive applicant for history and economics at Oxford. Also as above it's essentially a tripartite degree in economics, history, and economic history. Hence maths being pretty key preparation.

If you're just interested in economic history I'd suggest looking at LSE who have a specialist department and degree just in that area. Otherwise looking at "pure" history courses with economic history options - including the single honours history degrees at either Oxford or Cambridge.

Land economy is a lot more equal opportunity in terms of maths, I think the last data I saw (a few years ago mind) it was split pretty 50-50 on those with/without maths. It isn't exactly economics though, and is certainly not history.

Thank you for telling me this. I wouldn’t mind not learning Economic History, as I am also heavily interested in Real Estate and Development .