TSA or TMUA

Hi guys,

This autumn I will be applying to either Oxford or Cambridge for their E&M and Pure Econ course, little info I am predicted A*A*A in Maths Economcis and Further maths respectively. Having read upon both the TSA exam and the Tmua they both appear to be difficult ( expected) but my question is out of the two which would be most strategical to take. I have a strong background in mathematics so tmua seems like the logical step, but I honestly prefer the E&M course Oxford has too offer. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Reply 1

xyz1234567

Do the course that interests you most. The workload at Oxford is intense and it makes a big difference to thriving there if you are studying what you actually enjoy and feel motivated by

Reply 2

thegeek888

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by Rp1/

Hi guys,
This autumn I will be applying to either Oxford or Cambridge for their E&M and Pure Econ course, little info I am predicted A*A*A in Maths Economcis and Further maths respectively. Having read upon both the TSA exam and the Tmua they both appear to be difficult ( expected) but my question is out of the two which would be most strategical to take. I have a strong background in mathematics so tmua seems like the logical step, but I honestly prefer the E&M course Oxford has too offer. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks

Cambridge has 10 applicants per place for BA Economics, and Oxford has around 19 applicants per place for Economics & Management. Also, Oxford ask for A*AA with an A in Maths, and Cambridge asks for A* in Maths. Both courses are competitive for admission, but the TSA is arguably easier than the TMUA by far. I would go for Cambridge if you want to study Economics or Economics & Management, if you don't mind studying Management as well.

Reply 3

thegeek888

Original post

by Rp1/

Hi guys,
This autumn I will be applying to either Oxford or Cambridge for their E&M and Pure Econ course, little info I am predicted A*A*A in Maths Economcis and Further maths respectively. Having read upon both the TSA exam and the Tmua they both appear to be difficult ( expected) but my question is out of the two which would be most strategical to take. I have a strong background in mathematics so tmua seems like the logical step, but I honestly prefer the E&M course Oxford has too offer. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks

Have you made your decision on the TMUA for Cambridge and LSE? 😧

Reply 4

username6057206

Original post

by Rp1/

Hi guys,
This autumn I will be applying to either Oxford or Cambridge for their E&M and Pure Econ course, little info I am predicted A*A*A in Maths Economcis and Further maths respectively. Having read upon both the TSA exam and the Tmua they both appear to be difficult ( expected) but my question is out of the two which would be most strategical to take. I have a strong background in mathematics so tmua seems like the logical step, but I honestly prefer the E&M course Oxford has too offer. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks