Mathematics and Economics (BSc) - Glasgow University

I got an unconditional for this course ages ago and I'm tempted to accept it but I'm just wondering about what other people's thoughts are on this course for anyone who has done/doing it?

Hi 2nd year finance and economics student here. All though I don’t take mathematics with it I can give you some pointers on what to expect. So I’m going to assume you took A level maths or equivalent. Basically the economics side you won’t struggle with at all as it’s pretty much just A level statistics (usually). However, maths and econ go hand in hand with each other, if you like rigorous mathematical analysis you will love this course. Furthermore, as it’s a “dual degree” it’s more 50/50 split on the subject, so if you want to focus on just pure mathematics I would definitely consider only just mathematics if you don’t want to learn about “financial terminology” etc. However, if you want to focus on both finance and mathematics, I would definitely hinder towards “Econ and finance Bsc” as you get the best of both worlds. This is me assuming a lot of things though. Can I ask, what’s the career path you want to go into? Do u enjoy maths as a whole? When you say ages ago, how long ago is it?

Career path I'm most interested in would be either an actuary or a data analyst, preferably in sports. I've always enjoyed maths, I'm doing advanced higher maths this year as I'm from Scotland, it probably isn't necessary to do it but I wanted to do it as I enjoy maths. Got my offer two months ago, they replied back after 2 days but I'm thinking of waiting for St Andrews to reply, however I'm a bit unsure of going there due to the reputation and my social class etc. doesn't exactly fit in with what the stereotypes are there

Okay it’s going to sound crazy, but learning at A levels or highers, is totally different to university, like very different. Can I ask how do you learn? Like would u rather speaking to the lecturers and engaging or do u do most of the “work” by urself at Scottish highers. Plus, you have to take into account just the standard of living in that area. Now, for data analytics, you’re pretty bang on, just get used to excel. Plus, your career aspirations might change when you get there.

I talk to my teachers until I understand something then I'll do it individually, but I don't go to study clubs etc, I'll just ask them, and I'll always put the work in to get the highest grade possible, even if I do it quite late. I'm doing two advanced highers at school and they both teach in a way that you need to do a lot more individual work, and is a lot more like university than highers are. Yeah I'm not too worried about where I'll end up as a career prospect as im just gonna wait to see what happens really at uni.