How important is double maths for an economics?

Hello, currently doing maths, economics and politics a levels and was wondering if double maths is necessary for an economics bsc, or if you can get by without it; and if you do need it, what other good alternatives for courses are there?

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MindMax2000

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Original post by lsallen2782

Hello, currently doing maths, economics and politics a levels and was wondering if double maths is necessary for an economics bsc, or if you can get by without it; and if you do need it, what other good alternatives for courses are there?

Further maths is not necessary for Economics BSc, but it's strongly recommended especially for top end unis.

Maths alone should cover most if not all of the necessary maths that you would be covering in a standard economics degree. Further Maths is helpful if you are going for the more quantitative content or more mathematical modules. Topics of interest tend to include differential equations, linear algebra, and complex numbers. You can also look into the more advanced statistics material, but it's not that often discussed.

The key required subject is Maths (you don't even need economics or politics to do the degree).

If you are looking for extra resources to help you with the more difficult maths in an economics degree, I recommend:

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Mathematics for Economics and Business by Ian Jacques

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Schaum's Outline of Introduction to Mathematical Economics by Edward Dowling

Otherwise, I would just pick up a Further Maths textbook to go over the above topics.

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lsallen2782

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Original post by Divinebandit

Are you asking if Further Maths is necessary?

yes, sorry I worded it weirdly it's sometimes called double maths at my school

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lsallen2782

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Original post by MindMax2000

Further maths is not necessary for Economics BSc, but it's strongly recommended especially for top end unis.
Maths alone should cover most if not all of the necessary maths that you would be covering in a standard economics degree. Further Maths is helpful if you are going for the more quantitative content or more mathematical modules. Topics of interest tend to include differential equations, linear algebra, and complex numbers. You can also look into the more advanced statistics material, but it's not that often discussed.
The key required subject is Maths (you don't even need economics or politics to do the degree).
If you are looking for extra resources to help you with the more difficult maths in an economics degree, I recommend:

•

Mathematics for Economics and Business by Ian Jacques

•

Schaum's Outline of Introduction to Mathematical Economics by Edward Dowling

Otherwise, I would just pick up a Further Maths textbook to go over the above topics.

ok great thanks very much

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DishPerson :)

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It depends on where you apply. For example for lse and Cambridge it is basically a requirement unless it was not offered at your school. I believe a ridiculously high percentage of the offers from ucl also go to people with further maths do it makes you a more competitive applicant even if it's not necessary. Check the websites of universities. If you're in y12, you can pick it up now and self teach to AS and this should mean you can still apply to lse and ucl, not sure about Cambridge, but otherwise it's worth considering economics and ... courses or other universities. Hope this helps but if you need help checking websites let me know what universities your considering and I can try help more :smile:

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boopitisme15

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Original post by lsallen2782

Hello, currently doing maths, economics and politics a levels and was wondering if double maths is necessary for an economics bsc, or if you can get by without it; and if you do need it, what other good alternatives for courses are there?

PPE is a good alternative degree to choose. (Philosophy, politics and Economics) and for some universities it doesn't even require Maths A level. Although applying for LSE and UCL require Maths for Bsc PPE.

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