PPE to Economics Postgrad? Oxbridge

Looking for a bit of context to set some realistic expectations for my academic career over the next 3-4 years.

The context: I'm studying PPE at KCL and am investing heavily in highly quantitative modules like "Mathematics for Economists, Microeconomics (intermediate and advanced), Macroeconomics (intermediate and advanced), Econometrics (intermediate and advanced)" So as you can see, I feel like I am approaching what could be a full economics degree with a few politics and philosophy modules scattered across the three years. I'm working towards continuing my education in Economics, and I'm particularly hopeful and ambitious towards getting into Oxbridge.

To be more specific, the exact degrees I'm considering are: Oxford: Masters of Financial Economics; Cambridge: Economics and Data Science, Economics and Finance, Economics (ranked, in that order).

I'm of course also aiming for the top London unis like Imperial, UCL, LSE, or to just keep continuing at Kings.

My question would be: do you think these are fair expectations? Combined with internships, work experience and other extracurriculars, does my PPE degree hinder the ability to continue on to Oxbridge? I'd particularly appreciate is PPEists would chime in!

Thanks

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Original post by kmk158

Looking for a bit of context to set some realistic expectations for my academic career over the next 3-4 years.
The context: I'm studying PPE at KCL and am investing heavily in highly quantitative modules like "Mathematics for Economists, Microeconomics (intermediate and advanced), Macroeconomics (intermediate and advanced), Econometrics (intermediate and advanced)" So as you can see, I feel like I am approaching what could be a full economics degree with a few politics and philosophy modules scattered across the three years. I'm working towards continuing my education in Economics, and I'm particularly hopeful and ambitious towards getting into Oxbridge.
To be more specific, the exact degrees I'm considering are: Oxford: Masters of Financial Economics; Cambridge: Economics and Data Science, Economics and Finance, Economics (ranked, in that order).
I'm of course also aiming for the top London unis like Imperial, UCL, LSE, or to just keep continuing at Kings.
My question would be: do you think these are fair expectations? Combined with internships, work experience and other extracurriculars, does my PPE degree hinder the ability to continue on to Oxbridge? I'd particularly appreciate is PPEists would chime in!
Thanks

I think your chances would be determined by content and extent to which you studied Economics at undergrad. I would suggest that you look at the entry requirements and speak to the course coordinators.

Also, try to apply to as many courses as possible to aid your chances of an offer.