Economics at uni

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Does anyone have any input on studying economics at university at a mid/low tier university like soas or city of London. Coming from someone that didn’t to maths at A level,Is the maths relative ok to learn or would it be better studying something like management. Input on employability after graduating with either would be helpful aswell.

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HoldThisL

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Especially at lower tier universities, the math content is doable for non-maths A level students. Obviously it's still maths and you can't escape all of it, so if you're not comfortable with a few derivatives now is the time to find out

Economics is a fairly employable degree outside of university, especially with the quantitative skills, but no degree is a slam dunk as far as getting a job goes (but you probably know that)

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MindMax2000

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Original post by Xylax

Does anyone have any input on studying economics at university at a mid/low tier university like soas or city of London. Coming from someone that didn’t to maths at A level,Is the maths relative ok to learn or would it be better studying something like management. Input on employability after graduating with either would be helpful aswell.

I can give you an overview of what to expect from an economics degree course, but I can't particularly comment on SOAS or City. Let me know if you want detailed insight into the maths that you should cover.

I also would not entertain insulting questions like "would studying management be better" or "which degrees are more employable".

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serensoul

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City bayes business school is REALLY good, which includes economics i believe! I’ve set it as my firm choice for Econ :smile:

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SoasRepMK

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Original post by Xylax

Does anyone have any input on studying economics at university at a mid/low tier university like soas or city of London. Coming from someone that didn’t to maths at A level,Is the maths relative ok to learn or would it be better studying something like management. Input on employability after graduating with either would be helpful aswell.

Hi there,

I’m in my final year studying Arabic and Economics at SOAS, and like you, I didn’t take Maths at A level. Honestly, it hasn’t been a major issue—SOAS covers all the essential mathematical foundations in the first year, so you’re supported from the start.

One of the things that makes SOAS’s economics programme quite unique, especially for a mid-sized university, is its strong international and development focus. We examine global economic systems through a critical lens, with particular emphasis on regions like the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. This gives you a broader and more policy-oriented perspective than more traditional programmes.

In terms of employability, SOAS was ranked among the top ten universities in the UK for graduate employability in 2023. Many of our graduates go on to work in international organisations, NGOs, government, and even abroad—so there’s a decent track record. Here’s a blog that gives a bit more insight:

👉 https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/blogs/why-i-chose-study-economics-soas

If you're weighing it up against Management, it depends on your interests. Economics at SOAS can be quantitative at times, but it’s very manageable with the right support. If you’re more drawn to business operations, marketing, or organisational strategy, then Management might be a better fit. But if you're curious about how economies function, especially in a global context, Economics is a solid choice.

Happy to answer any other questions you might have!

Marjan Karim

SOAS Student Rep

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Sandy CityUniRep

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Original post by Xylax

Does anyone have any input on studying economics at university at a mid/low tier university like soas or city of London. Coming from someone that didn’t to maths at A level,Is the maths relative ok to learn or would it be better studying something like management. Input on employability after graduating with either would be helpful aswell.

Hey! I don't study Economics, but I do Sociology with Psychology and Data Analytics at City. I didn't do maths A-level either, and I've found the data side of my course very manageable, it's more about interpreting information then doing complex maths.

I've also done a 10 day placement, split across 10 weeks, through the data analytics part of my course with an organisation of my choice. The university helped organise that, and it was a great way to get experience.

I can't speak directly on Economics, but thought this might give a bit of insight into the kind of support and opportunities City offers 😊.

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