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Economics, Maths, and German Alevels

I need to pick my A levels soon, but I don't really know what I want to study at Uni. I've considered law, finance, or international relations, but I can't seem to decide. I enjoy maths and am good at german and I think I will enjoy economics. Is this a bad combo? Is economics hard to do well in?
Original post by SG1634728U
I need to pick my A levels soon, but I don't really know what I want to study at Uni. I've considered law, finance, or international relations, but I can't seem to decide. I enjoy maths and am good at german and I think I will enjoy economics. Is this a bad combo? Is economics hard to do well in?


I think this is a good combo. Maths and economics compliment each other, and leaves open to economics and accounting and finance degrees. And Having a language is also not only a sought after skill, but also very useful for international relations I’d like to imagine. I guess the only thing I’d suggest is that international relations contains a lot politics, and a fair amount of history. However, IR doesn’t have specific entry requirements, so you don’t have to take them if you don’t want to, but they’d certainly be helpful.
Original post by SG1634728U
I need to pick my A levels soon, but I don't really know what I want to study at Uni. I've considered law, finance, or international relations, but I can't seem to decide. I enjoy maths and am good at german and I think I will enjoy economics. Is this a bad combo? Is economics hard to do well in?


I do the exact same A levels, currently in year 13. Economics definitely isn’t an easy subject by any means but doesn’t mean it’s impossible - just a lot of work has to be put into the subject. Maths is good to have as it allows for many courses in the future. German is also useful as a language can be highly sought for. I think the 3 work well as a combination. Hope this helps
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Original post by davidsam24
I do the exact same A levels, currently in year 13. Economics definitely isn’t an easy subject by any means but doesn’t mean it’s impossible - just a lot of work has to be put into the subject. Maths is good to have as it allows for many courses in the future. German is also useful as a language can be highly sought for. I think the 3 work well as a combination. Hope this helps


Thank you!
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Original post by Daisy._.7777
I think this is a good combo. Maths and economics compliment each other, and leaves open to economics and accounting and finance degrees. And Having a language is also not only a sought after skill, but also very useful for international relations I’d like to imagine. I guess the only thing I’d suggest is that international relations contains a lot politics, and a fair amount of history. However, IR doesn’t have specific entry requirements, so you don’t have to take them if you don’t want to, but they’d certainly be helpful.


Thanks!!

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