What course to take

Hi, I’m in the process of completing UCAS application and I’m still deciding between Economics and Actuarial Science. Would appreciate any advice as not sure which would offer the best opportunities long term. Thanks

Reply 1

LSBU Student Rep

Official Rep

Hi @Louise2834,

I would advise you to consider which course interests you more, which would you like to keep learning about and deepen your understanding of, which would offer you more jobs or a better career, consider your future employment options, which career path would you enjoy more, think what do you dislike about each course, which would you consider more mainstream, which one sparks your imagination for further reseach and study and would you like to do a Master's degree or doctorate in one of them.

I know it's a lot of questions and consideration as it is an important choice you will have to make. However, I hope it will help you make a decision. Some self-evaluation and reflection is always good ;-)

I hope I managed to help!

Best of luck,
Melanie LSBU Rep

Reply 2

McGinger

If anyone was even thinking about applying to LSBU then this fatuous meaningless 'advice' should help warn you off.

Reply 3

McGinger

Original post by Louise2834

Actuaries are well paid - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/actuary - but this means it is highly competitive, both in terms of Uni applications and as a career.

If you want to widen your potential career options then a more general degree like Economics might be more useful.
You can always specialise later.