Should I do Law or History and Economics
I have been thinking about this for a bit now and i don't particularly think i am getting anywhere and would appreciate some input. i study Maths, Econ, English lit and History and im considering doing law as its very analytical and tbh its basically the "humanities subjects that pays well". I've already done a 5 day work experience in law, currently reading a book and working on an essay competition. The way I approach History and English Literature is from a very "legal mind/standpoint" (according to my teachers) and I like to interrogate what the inciting incident for an event to happen, even if that interpretation is atypical and/or not what the teacher tells us. I find that often in history, or at the very least in my study of it the logic for some widely accepted arguments doesn't necessarily always track and instead shows glaring biases that leads to details of the actual event being overlooked. However my concern with law is that I don't fully know what the subject entails and if it is just reading a bunch of tedious texts with little room for choice or opportunities to explore, I am concerned I would just hate it, although I have enjoyed the law research I have done as of yet. On the other hand I just love History and the more I think about it the more I doubt my law decision. I also am interested in the interplay between history and economics and how it effects nations (also means I could potentially go into finance after and i like money). Another thing about history and economics, kind of an assumption really, but although I also considered a degree like PPE because it definitely explores a lot oft the things I was talking about, i get the general impression that it is a bit too broad in some respects to the point that it can feel unfocused. I think that if it is just two subjects you may be able to dedicate more time to them, ofc I could be wrong. Also the competition is tough for PPE and some people train to get that degree from like the age of 9. However the big roadblock for History and economics is that not that many unis offer it and the unis that do (eg Essex, york, manchester, leeds) I just don't really want to go to. Oxford does, and I would pick History and economics at Oxford over law anywhere anyway but that's just the thing, I cant guarantee admission there. So I don't know, I guess I want someone to convince me to do law or many give some advice, anything would help!
Reply 1
Choosing a subject only or mainly because you think that it may lead to a well paid job is not a great idea. It is better to study a subject in which you are interested. A graduate in any subject can try for a legal career if that is what interests you, and there are many routes to financial rewards through humanities degrees. It's better to find a thing you like doing, become good at it, and get paid for doing that thing than to focus on money.
The opportunity to spend three or four years studying in depth a subject you care about is a rare one, so pick the subject which you most like.
The opportunity to spend three or four years studying in depth a subject you care about is a rare one, so pick the subject which you most like.
Reply 2
Hi @zebrazoozoo ,
You've got such a great set of subjects to work with, so you'll definitely find you're not restricted - I wanted to drop in here and just show you that you may not need to compromise!
We offer BA (Hons) History with Economics (2-year degree) and BA (Hons) History with English Literature (2-year degree), allowing you to combine your favourite subjects with a minor to give you the breadth you're looking for. Employers like history because it teaches you to think for yourself, to work under pressure, and to construct a coherent argument from the evidence.
I'm not the Law ambassador but our Law School also has loads of major/minor options that are rooted in the 'real world' - including LLB (Hons) Law with Business Management (2-year degree) which might also be of interest to you.
By completing your degree in two years at Buckingham, you also get the chance to enter the workplace quicker, start earning faster, and impress employers with your commitment to learning a highly in-demand skillset in a whole year less than your peers. It also means you can continue to study professional qualifications or a masters in the same time as most people are completing their undergraduate degree.
Basically, you can definitely find a course out there which does a bit of everything you want!
Any questions, let me know!
Harry – University of Buckingham Business, Humanities, Social Sciences Rep
You've got such a great set of subjects to work with, so you'll definitely find you're not restricted - I wanted to drop in here and just show you that you may not need to compromise!
We offer BA (Hons) History with Economics (2-year degree) and BA (Hons) History with English Literature (2-year degree), allowing you to combine your favourite subjects with a minor to give you the breadth you're looking for. Employers like history because it teaches you to think for yourself, to work under pressure, and to construct a coherent argument from the evidence.
I'm not the Law ambassador but our Law School also has loads of major/minor options that are rooted in the 'real world' - including LLB (Hons) Law with Business Management (2-year degree) which might also be of interest to you.
By completing your degree in two years at Buckingham, you also get the chance to enter the workplace quicker, start earning faster, and impress employers with your commitment to learning a highly in-demand skillset in a whole year less than your peers. It also means you can continue to study professional qualifications or a masters in the same time as most people are completing their undergraduate degree.
Basically, you can definitely find a course out there which does a bit of everything you want!
Any questions, let me know!
Harry – University of Buckingham Business, Humanities, Social Sciences Rep
Reply 3
Original post by zebrazoozoo
I have been thinking about this for a bit now and i don't particularly think i am getting anywhere and would appreciate some input. i study Maths, Econ, English lit and History and im considering doing law as its very analytical and tbh its basically the "humanities subjects that pays well". I've already done a 5 day work experience in law, currently reading a book and working on an essay competition. The way I approach History and English Literature is from a very "legal mind/standpoint" (according to my teachers) and I like to interrogate what the inciting incident for an event to happen, even if that interpretation is atypical and/or not what the teacher tells us. I find that often in history, or at the very least in my study of it the logic for some widely accepted arguments doesn't necessarily always track and instead shows glaring biases that leads to details of the actual event being overlooked. However my concern with law is that I don't fully know what the subject entails and if it is just reading a bunch of tedious texts with little room for choice or opportunities to explore, I am concerned I would just hate it, although I have enjoyed the law research I have done as of yet. On the other hand I just love History and the more I think about it the more I doubt my law decision. I also am interested in the interplay between history and economics and how it effects nations (also means I could potentially go into finance after and i like money). Another thing about history and economics, kind of an assumption really, but although I also considered a degree like PPE because it definitely explores a lot oft the things I was talking about, i get the general impression that it is a bit too broad in some respects to the point that it can feel unfocused. I think that if it is just two subjects you may be able to dedicate more time to them, ofc I could be wrong. Also the competition is tough for PPE and some people train to get that degree from like the age of 9. However the big roadblock for History and economics is that not that many unis offer it and the unis that do (eg Essex, york, manchester, leeds) I just don't really want to go to. Oxford does, and I would pick History and economics at Oxford over law anywhere anyway but that's just the thing, I cant guarantee admission there. So I don't know, I guess I want someone to convince me to do law or many give some advice, anything would help!
Hi there!
I’d recommend reaching out to current Law students to get a better sense of what studying Law is really like and what the courses entail. A great way to do this is through platforms like Unibuddy, where you can chat directly with students from various universities and courses. Hearing firsthand experiences might help clarify whether Law is the right fit for you. SOAS has several Law students active on the platform that you can contact here: https://www.soas.ac.uk/chat-students-and-staff
On the other hand, have you considered what specific area of finance you’re interested in? Finance is a broad sector, and some of the roles don’t necessarily require an economics background. This means you could potentially study a single-subject History degree and still pursue a career in finance after. Opting for a History degree rather than History and Economics could open up more university options for you, since you mentioned that most of the universities offering the combination don’t appeal to you.
I hope this helps and good luck with your decision!
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