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Would switching from LSE econ to econ & maths be a bad decision?

Going into my 1st year and my thoughts on doing this are:

a) it would leave more doors open for me
b) i am now more interested in maths so this degree suits me more
c) maths is more respected

BUT i've heard LSE econ is much more prestigious so I should just stick with that. What should I do?
To what extent will doing LSe econ be advantageous over econ & maths? Is there a difference to employers, etc?
Reply 1
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Original post by Anonymous
Going into my 1st year and my thoughts on doing this are:
a) it would leave more doors open for me
b) i am now more interested in maths so this degree suits me more
c) maths is more respected
BUT i've heard LSE econ is much more prestigious so I should just stick with that. What should I do?
To what extent will doing LSe econ be advantageous over econ & maths? Is there a difference to employers, etc?


Theres already alot of maths in their economics course, at least wait till youve actually experienced what the modules are like before considering a switch
Reply 3
Original post by Anonymous
Theres already alot of maths in their economics course, at least wait till youve actually experienced what the modules are like before considering a switch
not really, just calc and linear algebra and its all applied to economics
Original post by Anonymous
not really, just calc and linear algebra and its all applied to economics


I would stick to econ but its your choice, if you enjoy maths more go for it. Both degrees will look good on a CV

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