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LSE or Cambridge BSc Economics

Hi! I recently just got an offer to study economics at both Cambridge and LSE. I was really confused as to which one to pick. I had recently gone for the open day at Cambridge and thought the campus was quite nice, but I am not good at history and politics and think I would really struggle with that aspect in the course in first year, but don't think I mind doing it. I am very good at maths but for me, I want to pick the university which will help me the most career wise, as I really want to go into investment banking after University, but don't know which university will be better for me. I have heard that LSE help more with careers in terms of internships, but in terms of jobs after university, I don't know if Cambridge or LSE will help more as I have heard that the academic prestige Cambridge carries is still very good, but LSE provides a lot of career support. I could really use some support and advice as to what would be better to help me get a career into investment banking as this is what I mainly care about!

Thank you!

Reply 1

killabitis

I'm in year 12 at the moment so won't be making applications until next year at the earliest (depending on whether or not I do a GAP year. I strongly advise that maybe you go for the London School of Economics if it gives better career advice. Is knowledge of History and Politics required for the Economics course at LSE as well?