Warwick Econ vs KCL Econ and Management

Hey, I currently have unconditional offers from KCL for Economics and Management and Warwick for BSc Econ. I'm looking for a course that is analytical but not too focused on math, with a hands-on approach and hopefully an IB track. I'm getting polarizing views on King's College London from both domestic and international students and need better insights. Backup also received an offer from Edinburgh for Business and Economics BSc

Hey, I currently have unconditional offers from KCL for Economics and Management and Warwick for BSc Econ. I'm looking for a course that is analytical but not too focused on math, with a hands-on approach and hopefully an IB track. I'm getting polarizing views on King's College London from both domestic and international students and need better insights. Backup also received an offer from Edinburgh for Business and Economics BSc

Hey, I currently have unconditional offers from KCL for Economics and Management and Warwick for BSc Econ. I'm looking for a course that is analytical but not too focused on math, with a hands-on approach and hopefully an IB track. I'm getting polarizing views on King's College London from both domestic and international students and need better insights. Backup also received an offer from Edinburgh for Business and Economics BSc

Not to beat around the bush here, when you say you want to do something “analytical but not to focused on math” I’m going to be honest here, anything analytical in economics especially at Warwick is going to be focused around math. If you’re someone who doesn’t like heavy mathematics, economics as a whole isn’t right for you, maybe you would benefit from doing a finance and banking Bsc versus economics. Cause especially in top unis like you stated, economics will be taught in mathematical formulas, not really focusing on the “finance side of things” Even if you took A level physics or maths, if you don’t enjoy maths, don’t take economics! Fairly straight forward I think.

Hi everyone,I’m a Year 13 student from Yorkshire, and I’mplanning to apply to King’s College London. I’vealways dreamed of studying there and pursuing acareer in investment banking or working at topfinancial firms in London. However, I’m stuckbetween two courses: Economics and Economics& Management.I’ve heard that the placement year offered byEconomics & Management is invaluable—not justfor gaining real-world experience but also forsignificantly improving your chances of getting ajob after graduation. On the other hand,Economics is a pure subject that focuses onanalytical and quantitative skills, which I imaginewould be very appealing to employers in highfinance. I’ve also come across some opinions thata management component might not be seen asparticularly beneficial when applying for roles ininvestment banking, and I’m worried thatEconomics & Management could be viewed lessfavorably by employers compared to a straightEconomics degree.Since King’s is considered a semi-target universityfor finance careers, I feel this decision could havea big impact on my prospects. Does anyone knowwhich of these courses is more highly regarded bytop finance employers, particularly in investmentbanking? Or does anyone have insights into howthese courses translate into job opportunities inhigh finance?Any advice or guidance would be greatlyappreciated!Thanks in advance,Mohsin

Warwick. King's Economics and Management is not a target for IB recruiters.

Yes you would be correct to assume that if you just got a pure econ degree it would be looked at better than econ and management. For a few things, you’re taught around 60/40 split between both that could mean 40 management and 60 economics, you will learn much less than someone who just took economics, this may hinder your chances of getting that top finance job. Furthermore, people with an economics and finance degree have a better chance of getting that finance job, cause economics only focuses on “models” where as a finance module like corporate finance or banks and financial analysis focus more on reading graphs, investments. Don’t get me wrong you can still get into a top level finance firm, but you will be fighting with mathematicians, physicists etc. To conclude, even thought what I said is true to the wider sense, your CV, charisma, grades at uni, getting a good internship, will set you up for success in the long run. If KC also an economics and finance course, I would 100% advise you to take it, as you get the best of both worlds and won’t be shocked when you get into the work place and you’re not calculating X 😅 but good luck, hope year 13 goes well for you

Hi,
Im finalizing my UCAS application but struggling to decide on my third university choice for BSc Economics. My goal is to get into a top job in finance or investment banking in London, so I need a university that will give me the best chance to achieve this.
Here’s my current UCAS list:
For my third choice, I’m considering:
My predicted grades are AAA, so I need a university with entry requirements that match this (no lower, no higher). I want my third choice to still be a strong option for my career goals but also realistic to get into.
Out of Birmingham, St Andrews, and Exeter, which is better for getting into investment banking or high finance in London? Or is there another university you’d recommend that’s stronger and has AAA entry requirements?
Thanks so much for your help!
Mohsin
Also thank you for your insightful reply its helped me narrow down to just economics at KCL as they dont offer a finance course!!