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Does anyone do BA econ at bristol?

i dont do maths a level but got a 9 at gcse, im looking to do ppe/ politics and econ ideally but really want to go to bristol. im worried a politics/philosophy and politics degree wont get me anywhere tho so im wondering if im better off doing BA econ. whats the course like if anyone does it?

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Hiya,

I believe the course Is brand new to 2026 entry!

Reply 2

ohhh cool thanks, im torn between doing that and politics and philosophy; id want to do politics and econ but dont do maths a level

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by saffronarora
ohhh cool thanks, im torn between doing that and politics and philosophy; id want to do politics and econ but dont do maths a level

Same predicament here lol! I originally wanted to do Econ & Pol but just for Bristol and Durham I've applied for Politics & IR since I don't do maths A-level either 😀

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by Jaa_
Same predicament here lol! I originally wanted to do Econ & Pol but just for Bristol and Durham I've applied for Politics & IR since I don't do maths A-level either 😀

ahh literally same situation its so annoying, where else u applying and whats ur top choice?

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by saffronarora
ahh literally same situation its so annoying, where else u applying and whats ur top choice?


Econ BA at Lancaster, Econ & Pol at UOM, and Pol with Econ at Bath.

My preference is Durham tbh!

Hbu, where else are you applying?

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by Jaa_
Econ BA at Lancaster, Econ & Pol at UOM, and Pol with Econ at Bath.
My preference is Durham tbh!
Hbu, where else are you applying?
Ahh also applying for pol w econ at bath! I feel like it’s a really good course and the placement opportunities are so good, can’t help but feel like I’d find bath so boring and I really want a good nightlife honestly. Bristols my top and Manchester is my second, also applying Durham, Edinburgh and bath ofc

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by saffronarora
Ahh also applying for pol w econ at bath! I feel like it’s a really good course and the placement opportunities are so good, can’t help but feel like I’d find bath so boring and I really want a good nightlife honestly. Bristols my top and Manchester is my second, also applying Durham, Edinburgh and bath ofc

Nice! I'd have liked to apply to Edinburgh too but they didn't really have a course I'd have enjoyed.

Tbh night life is definitely not one of my priorities so I haven't spent any time seeing what its like at my options 😭

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