Is further maths essential for top unis ?

Hi. I have just started my a levels and I chose further maths and maths with two other subjects but I’m currently struggling in maths and further maths which is like signalling me to drop further maths so I can focus more on maths . But one thing stopping me from doing that is the question, do all top unis that are doing courses like economics or finance or actuarial sci do they like need need fm. Like what if I do terrible in further maths would they still prefer me? I don’t know what to do . I want to go to a top university but what am I supposed to do. If I drop further maths I may get good grades in other subjects but unis won’t prefer me . Is that true for all other unis like Ik about lse but what about the others . Thanks guys for the help .

For Economics Undergraduate courses:
Oxbridge only requires Maths to A-Level (At A or A*)
London School of Economics and Political Science says FM is desirable, but it's not required
Generally, you'd be fine dropping it if you get good grades in all your other subjects. FM is nice, but not a hard requirement for these Uni's.
Good luck!!

Hi @Shahahah
This really depends on the course you are going for. I recommend taking a look at the various courses you may be interested in, alongside the different unis. On the course pages, there will be information about their grade requirements. Some courses may require or strongly recommend it, but if your looking at courses where maths is no essential, then not doing FM should not be an issue.
It's important to remember universities will prefer to see three good A-level grades, over mediocre grades plus FM. I recommend talking with your teacher if dropping the subject is the right step for the course you wish to do.
I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me any questions 😊,
-Sophia (University of Lancashire)

Unis have to be totally upfront and honest about their entry requirements and any required or preferred subjects. If they say they don't want/prefer FM then you will be fine. The only thing to be aware of is that some Uni - only some - will expect you to have done FM if your school offers it, but again they will state this online.