UCL vs Warwick Economics 2025
UCL vs Warwick Economics courses
Hi. I’m struggling to choose a firm for university between two offers. I’m interested in finance and both are target unis as far as I’m aware.
- UCL: “Economics with a Year Abroad,” A*AA
- University of Warwick: “Economics and Management,” AAA (reduced because of TMUA)
Both are great universities. My main reasons for wanting to go to Warwick are that I prefer the course, I want to move out of London as I’ve lived here my entire life and would like the campus uni vibe and the independence, especially since I will likely return to London to work for the rest of my life. Also, I believe Warwick offers placement years both in the uk and abroad as well as study abroad (but im not too certain they have study abroad). My reasons for wanting UCL is that it has global prestige even though Warwick is better for Economics. Also, my study abroad is guaranteed at UCL - I won’t have to compete for it on the course. I don’t like that it has such a scattered campus and it’s hard to build community and make close friends. Also, if I were to move out for say, just the first year, it would be expensive because it’s in London.
Additionally, I’m concerned that “Economics and Management” will be a less competitive degree when I’m applying for internships, and jobs in the future.
Hi. I’m struggling to choose a firm for university between two offers. I’m interested in finance and both are target unis as far as I’m aware.
- UCL: “Economics with a Year Abroad,” A*AA
- University of Warwick: “Economics and Management,” AAA (reduced because of TMUA)
Both are great universities. My main reasons for wanting to go to Warwick are that I prefer the course, I want to move out of London as I’ve lived here my entire life and would like the campus uni vibe and the independence, especially since I will likely return to London to work for the rest of my life. Also, I believe Warwick offers placement years both in the uk and abroad as well as study abroad (but im not too certain they have study abroad). My reasons for wanting UCL is that it has global prestige even though Warwick is better for Economics. Also, my study abroad is guaranteed at UCL - I won’t have to compete for it on the course. I don’t like that it has such a scattered campus and it’s hard to build community and make close friends. Also, if I were to move out for say, just the first year, it would be expensive because it’s in London.
Additionally, I’m concerned that “Economics and Management” will be a less competitive degree when I’m applying for internships, and jobs in the future.
Original post by econstudent224
UCL vs Warwick Economics courses
Hi. I’m struggling to choose a firm for university between two offers. I’m interested in finance and both are target unis as far as I’m aware.
- UCL: “Economics with a Year Abroad,” A*AA
- University of Warwick: “Economics and Management,” AAA (reduced because of TMUA)
Both are great universities. My main reasons for wanting to go to Warwick are that I prefer the course, I want to move out of London as I’ve lived here my entire life and would like the campus uni vibe and the independence, especially since I will likely return to London to work for the rest of my life. Also, I believe Warwick offers placement years both in the uk and abroad as well as study abroad (but im not too certain they have study abroad). My reasons for wanting UCL is that it has global prestige even though Warwick is better for Economics. Also, my study abroad is guaranteed at UCL - I won’t have to compete for it on the course. I don’t like that it has such a scattered campus and it’s hard to build community and make close friends. Also, if I were to move out for say, just the first year, it would be expensive because it’s in London.
Additionally, I’m concerned that “Economics and Management” will be a less competitive degree when I’m applying for internships, and jobs in the future.
Hi. I’m struggling to choose a firm for university between two offers. I’m interested in finance and both are target unis as far as I’m aware.
- UCL: “Economics with a Year Abroad,” A*AA
- University of Warwick: “Economics and Management,” AAA (reduced because of TMUA)
Both are great universities. My main reasons for wanting to go to Warwick are that I prefer the course, I want to move out of London as I’ve lived here my entire life and would like the campus uni vibe and the independence, especially since I will likely return to London to work for the rest of my life. Also, I believe Warwick offers placement years both in the uk and abroad as well as study abroad (but im not too certain they have study abroad). My reasons for wanting UCL is that it has global prestige even though Warwick is better for Economics. Also, my study abroad is guaranteed at UCL - I won’t have to compete for it on the course. I don’t like that it has such a scattered campus and it’s hard to build community and make close friends. Also, if I were to move out for say, just the first year, it would be expensive because it’s in London.
Additionally, I’m concerned that “Economics and Management” will be a less competitive degree when I’m applying for internships, and jobs in the future.
Although Warwick offers a placement year for Economics and Management, I don't believe they offer a study abroad option with this course. See "Can I study abroad as part of my degree course and how do I apply?" on the Department's of Economics' Frequently Asked Questions page which says, "Students enrolled onto BSc Economics and BSc/BA EAPIS degrees are able to apply to spend a full academic year abroad between their second and third years of study, with the placement providers who are partners of the Department of Economics." (my emphasis)
So is study aboard a key requirement for you? Or would a placement year suit you better?
From what you'd written above (with the possible exception of the study abroad / placement year thing) Warwick seems a much better fit, and the only thing pulling you towards UCL is its perceived "global prestige". Is global prestige (as opposed to within the UK) a key consideration for you? Are you an international student who'll be heading back to your home country after your studies? Or are you hoping for an international career? The reason I ask is that for Economics, I'd say they're pretty equal for prestige / reputation within the UK,
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Original post by DataVenia
Although Warwick offers a placement year for Economics and Management, I don't believe they offer a study abroad option with this course. See "Can I study abroad as part of my degree course and how do I apply?" on the Department's of Economics' Frequently Asked Questions page which says, "Students enrolled onto BSc Economics and BSc/BA EAPIS degrees are able to apply to spend a full academic year abroad between their second and third years of study, with the placement providers who are partners of the Department of Economics." (my emphasis)
So is study aboard a key requirement for you? Or would a placement year suit you better?
From what you'd written above (with the possible exception of the study abroad / placement year thing) Warwick seems a much better fit, and the only thing pulling you towards UCL is its perceived "global prestige". Is global prestige (as opposed to within the UK) a key consideration for you? Are you an international student who'll be heading back to your home country after your studies? Or are you hoping for an international career? The reason I ask is that for Economics, I'd say they're pretty equal for prestige / reputation within the UK,
So is study aboard a key requirement for you? Or would a placement year suit you better?
From what you'd written above (with the possible exception of the study abroad / placement year thing) Warwick seems a much better fit, and the only thing pulling you towards UCL is its perceived "global prestige". Is global prestige (as opposed to within the UK) a key consideration for you? Are you an international student who'll be heading back to your home country after your studies? Or are you hoping for an international career? The reason I ask is that for Economics, I'd say they're pretty equal for prestige / reputation within the UK,
I’m not certain career wise but I like the idea of working abroad or travelling frequently for work. Also, I definitely want the experience of a year abroad during my university course for multiple reasons some being, the independence, language learning and the fact that it’s honestly a once in a lifetime chance. I won’t be able to randomly take a year off work in the midst of my career to explore a new country. So whilst Warwick may have placements abroad, I know that these aren’t guaranteed and are really competitive. But with UCL the study abroad is attached to my course. So even though I think I like Warwick more as a university, I’m still unsure.
Also thank you for your response!
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I don't know if you have chosen yet, but I'm a final year BSc Economics student at Warwick right now. I did a study abroad within my degree and thanks to the department, so I now have a "BSc Economics with Study Abroad" on the diploma. It is true though that to do a study abroad, you basically switch from the normal "BSc Economics" to the "BSc Economics with Study Abroad" course. One of the only requirements were acceptable grades in first and second year (don't really remember what the requirement was, but it didn't seem high from what I can remember).
Given most Econ students don't really do Study Abroad, the application to the partner schools is not that competitive from what I can remember (apart a few ones which can be). The application could be "competitive" in the sense that you ask for a list of schools you want, and the department allocates each school to students. I don't know if it is official, but I assume that the most wanted schools are given to the students with best grades. But only know one person who didn't get their first choice, and know no one who applied to Study Abroad and didn't get any schools.
PM me if you want more info.
Given most Econ students don't really do Study Abroad, the application to the partner schools is not that competitive from what I can remember (apart a few ones which can be). The application could be "competitive" in the sense that you ask for a list of schools you want, and the department allocates each school to students. I don't know if it is official, but I assume that the most wanted schools are given to the students with best grades. But only know one person who didn't get their first choice, and know no one who applied to Study Abroad and didn't get any schools.
PM me if you want more info.
(edited 2 weeks ago)
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