A level options for BA Economics

Considering that BA Economics is going to be my primary course, I already have mathematics and Economics as main A level subjects. Would high-end universities care if I take Sociology or Graphics? And if so, by how much?

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artful_lounger

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Depends which unis you're aiming for. If you are aiming for e.g. LSE, UCL, Cambridge, Warwick then you should strongly consider A-level Further Maths (for economics LSE expects you to take it if your school offers it). For other unis sociology will be fine for any, graphics probably fine for most.

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pagan-scimitar

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Depends which 'high-end unis' you are referring to. If it's Oxbridge/LSE I'd suggest you take further maths instead. For others I doubt it matters. I was worrying the same since I do maths/econ/art but ended up with 4 offers for econ :smile:

(still waiting for one uni). Also keep in mind that most top unis offer a BSc in economics, not a BA.

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IceburghLettuce

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Original post by artful_lounger

Depends which unis you're aiming for. If you are aiming for e.g. LSE, UCL, Cambridge, Warwick then you should strongly consider A-level Further Maths (for economics LSE expects you to take it if your school offers it). For other unis sociology will be fine for any, graphics probably fine for most.

right, but assume that cambridge or stanford or something super high like that is what i want to go for. just eliminate the prospect of further mathematics and anything else due to timetabling, just narrowing it down to the two. which would be best in that situation?

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artful_lounger

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Original post by IceburghLettuce

right, but assume that cambridge or stanford or something super high like that is what i want to go for. just eliminate the prospect of further mathematics and anything else due to timetabling, just narrowing it down to the two. which would be best in that situation?

I wasn't mentioning US universities at all...

If you want to aim for a "top" economics programme, you really should be aiming to do A-level FM. You may be less competitive (or uncompetitive) without it.

Otherwise I'd just note for UCL graphics is not on their list of preferred subjects, whereas sociology is. However I think without FM you are less competitive there regardless...

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