Studying economcis

For my alevels I’m doing maths chemistry and economics. Is this a strong combination to apply for economics like LSE or Cambridge cause I’ve read you need further maths for them. I’m trying to attend a top uni to do economics for my degree. Please let me know as I only have a week to change my alevels.

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scar-the-queen

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Original post by haultaz

For my alevels I’m doing maths chemistry and economics. Is this a strong combination to apply for economics like LSE or Cambridge cause I’ve read you need further maths for them. I’m trying to attend a top uni to do economics for my degree. Please let me know as I only have a week to change my alevels.

Some Cambridge colleges require further maths and when I went to the open day, even the colleges that didn't require it said that they would strongly prefer it. LSE says further maths is desirable. I would recommend taking further maths for a strong application.

Original post by haultaz

For my alevels I’m doing maths chemistry and economics. Is this a strong combination to apply for economics like LSE or Cambridge cause I’ve read you need further maths for them. I’m trying to attend a top uni to do economics for my degree. Please let me know as I only have a week to change my alevels.

Hi @haultaz,

If your sixth form offers it - and some don't - it might be worthwhile to consider taking Further Maths. Since not all schools offer the subject, universities do tend to be more flexible with this requirement in comparison to other subjects, but most top universities still like students to study it if they can. For example, LSE's BSc Economics page states this:

'Further Mathematics at A-level is also desirable, and is acceptable for entry in combination with Mathematics and one other A-level. In these cases we'd prefer that the third A-level should be an essay-based subject. If you take four or more full A-levels, you’ll be expected to achieve A* A A (with A* in Mathematics), and a pass in the fourth A-level. We understand that not all schools/colleges offer Further Mathematics and you won’t be disadvantaged as a result – please could you and/or your referees indicate this on your application form.'

Hope this was helpful, and good luck with your A-Level studies!
Eve (Kingston Rep).

(edited 3 days ago)

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Muttley79

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Original post by Kingston Reps

Hi @haultaz,
If your sixth form offers it - and some don't - it might be worthwhile to consider taking Further Maths. Since not all schools offer the subject, universities do tend to be more flexible with this requirement in comparison to other subjects, but most top universities still like students to study it if they can. For example, LSE's BSc Economics page states this:
'Further Mathematics at A-level is also desirable, and is acceptable for entry in combination with Mathematics and one other A-level. In these cases we'd prefer that the third A-level should be an essay-based subject. If you take four or more full A-levels, you’ll be expected to achieve A* A A (with A* in Mathematics), and a pass in the fourth A-level. We understand that not all schools/colleges offer Further Mathematics and you won’t be disadvantaged as a result – please could you and/or your referees indicate this on your application form.'
Hope this was helpful, and good luck with your A-Level studies!
Eve (Kingston Rep).

All state schools in England can offer Further Maths so your post is a bit misleading. There's no excuse and hasn't been for twenty years.

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artful_lounger

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Original post by haultaz

For my alevels I’m doing maths chemistry and economics. Is this a strong combination to apply for economics like LSE or Cambridge cause I’ve read you need further maths for them. I’m trying to attend a top uni to do economics for my degree. Please let me know as I only have a week to change my alevels.

LSE expect applicants to take A-level FM if their school offers it for single honours economics (and the joint courses with maths). I think realistically you would be less competitive for Cambridge without it unless your school doesn't offer it.

If your goal is to do economics at one of those universities you should aim to take A-level FM if your school offers it.

As above within England all schools can in principle offer it through the AMSP.

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