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Is LSE worth reapplying to from UCL? (non-finance degree)

Hi, I'm in Y1 and studying archaeology lol. How good is LSE in terms of employability for top banks and consulting firms? I know UCL is decent but the fact that I'm doing a strange degree makes me wonder maybe I should retake further maths and apply for the least competitive course at LSE for my best shot. But yeah I'd like to know if LSE is worth taking the risk. Btw I did maths further maths econ for my A-levels. Looking forward to your input. Thanks.

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by Shushiiwow882
Hi, I'm in Y1 and studying archaeology lol. How good is LSE in terms of employability for top banks and consulting firms? I know UCL is decent but the fact that I'm doing a strange degree makes me wonder maybe I should retake further maths and apply for the least competitive course at LSE for my best shot. But yeah I'd like to know if LSE is worth taking the risk. Btw I did maths further maths econ for my A-levels. Looking forward to your input. Thanks.

You can still get into those fields with Archaeology. UCL is a target university for all elite firms in banking and finance.

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by Physician
You can still get into those fields with Archaeology. UCL is a target university for all elite firms in banking and finance.

Yeh but i mean LSE is up there with oxbridge so I thought maybe I could have a higher chance breaking in with LSE

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by Shushiiwow882
Yeh but i mean LSE is up there with oxbridge so I thought maybe I could have a higher chance breaking in with LSE

In case you hadn't noticed, UCL ranks considerably higher than LSE in all the global rankings. Employers wouldn't distinguish between the two, including investment banks.

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