A-level combinations

I've just started A-levels, I'm doing maths, further maths, politics and economics. I'd like to get into something like finance/maths and economics/maths stats and business/maths and data science/financial maths and stats/data science at the LSE. However, I'm worried that not doing physics will really hurt my chances of getting into some of these. My GCSEs were 9999999977, where 2 of the 9s were in maths and physics, if it helps. Any advice or better a levels to switch with politics?

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Reply 1

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I've just started A-levels, I'm doing maths, further maths, politics and economics. I'd like to get into something like finance/maths and economics/maths stats and business/maths and data science/financial maths and stats at the LSE. However, I'm worried that not doing physics will really hurt my chances of getting into some of these. My GCSEs were 9999999977, where 2 of the 9s were in maths and physics, if it helps. Any advice or better a levels to switch with politics?

Reply 2

McGinger

Have you looked at the stated 'entry requirements' for the courses you are interested in on relevant Uni websites - these will state any essential or 'referred' subjects.

Marketing legislation means that all Unis must be entirely honest and up-front about their published entry requirements - there is no 'secret information'. If Physics isnt a stated requirement - why would it be for Econ or Finance - then it isn't an issue

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by McGinger

Have you looked at the stated 'entry requirements' for the courses you are interested in on relevant Uni websites - these will state any essential or 'referred' subjects.
Marketing legislation means that all Unis must be entirely honest and up-front about their published entry requirements - there is no 'secret information'. If Physics isnt a stated requirement - why would it be for Econ or Finance - then it isn't an issue

for data science for example it says this: The programme requires excellent quantitative skills. So, quantitatively oriented A-level courses such as Physics or Chemistry provide excellent preparation, although these subjects are not mandatory.

I don't know though if not taking one of these subjects will make me less competitive.

Reply 4

DerDracologe

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Check entry requirements for these courses, I doubt physics will be needed as its not particularly relevant to these fields

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by DerDracologe

Check entry requirements for these courses, I doubt physics will be needed as its not particularly relevant to these fields

for data science for example it says this: Theprogramme requires excellent quantitative skills.So, quantitatively oriented A-level courses such asPhysics or Chemistry provide excellentpreparation, although these subjects are notmandatory. I don't know though if not taking one of thesesubjects will make me less competitive.

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DerDracologe

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by 183483279435829

for data science for example it says this: Theprogramme requires excellent quantitative skills.So, quantitatively oriented A-level courses such asPhysics or Chemistry provide excellentpreparation, although these subjects are notmandatory. I don't know though if not taking one of thesesubjects will make me less competitive.

It sounds to me like they are saying the course will be helpful but isnt a factor for how competitive you are. It’s worth contacting the university and asking about this though.