For Economics at a top uni apart from cambridge or lse is fm recommeneded heavily?

I know at Cambridge and LSE you almost need FM to have a succesful entry but at other top unis like oxford is it required? I am taking maths econ history and bio as of right now

Reply 1

zesty17

Original post by qwazace

I know at Cambridge and LSE you almost need FM to have a succesful entry but at other top unis like oxford is it required? I am taking maths econ history and bio as of right now

I know it's not that helpful, but check the website for the unis you're interested in. Hopefully someone can give you something more specific.

Reply 2

Zac2007

The direct feedback we had from LSE was that the number 1 factor is an outstanding PS and that they often give offers to applicants with average GCSEs and the minimum required A level grades because they had an outstanding PS.

Reply 3

McGinger

Look at the 'entry requirements' on each course page - Unis do not usually insist on FM for any degrees as not all schools are able to offer it.

Undergraduate | School of Economics | University of Bristol - FM not required or preferred
Economics with Placement Year L131 - Durham University - FM not required or preferred
Undergraduate Economics courses - University of Birmingham - FM not required or preferred
Economics and Finance (Study Abroad) BSc Hons (NL33) - Lancaster University - FM not required or preferred
Etc, etc

Reply 4

Lancaster Student Ambassador

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Original post by qwazace

I know at Cambridge and LSE you almost need FM to have a succesful entry but at other top unis like oxford is it required? I am taking maths econ history and bio as of right now

Hi @qwazace
Further maths is not required at all of the high ranking universities for economics. For instance, Lancaster ranks 16th in the country for economics according to the complete university guide, and has the entry requirements of AAB which should include Mathematics. However, with this course there is no further maths requirement.
I would recommend exploring your options and looking for universities that don't require further maths.
Hope this helps!
-Jasmine (Lancaster Student Ambassador)

Reply 5

RFX

Original post by Zac2007

LSE states if your school offers FM it is expected to be taken (and achieved an A in). Not all schools offer it so technically if your school doesnt offer it your dont need it, but if your school does, you need a good reason to not take it for them to give you an offer. Other than Cambridge and LSE tho no uni will have a "req" of fm for econ

Reply 6

thegeek888

Original post by qwazace

I know at Cambridge and LSE you almost need FM to have a succesful entry but at other top unis like oxford is it required? I am taking maths econ history and bio as of right now

Two of my cousins in the last 3 to 5 years applied for Cambridge, Oxford, LSE, UCL, KCL, Durham, Warwick and Manchester.

Cousin 1: Achieved 9A* 2B (DT and French) grades at GCSE, so got an offer for BSc Economics at LSE and UCL. He studied A-Levels in Maths, Chemistry, Biology and AS Economics. His grades were BA*A*a and so was rejected by LSE for not achieving an A* or A in A-Level Maths. ☹️ However, UCL BSc Economics accepted him. 🙂

Cousin 2: Achieved 6A* and 4A grades at GCSE and was rejected from Cambridge and LSE BSc Economics for not having A-Level Further Maths but she was however accepted by UCL for BSc Economics with A*A*A*A in A-Level Maths, French, Philosophy and Economics as well.

So, you really require A-Level Further Maths for Cambridge and LSE. 😉

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