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A-level grades for UCL Economics?

Does UCL Economics absolutely require an A* prediction in Maths at A-level, or will they consider A* in another subject plus A in Maths? I’m currently on A*AA but the A* is economics.

I’m still not 100% sure on my uni choices. Id ideally want economics or finance related options and in London. I’ve done the TMUA. What are my best options?

Reply 1

Pastypowered

To quote UCL:
Grades
A*AA
Subjects
A* in Mathematics required, plus if Economics is offered it must be grade A.

They have their pick of applicants, especially with so many international candidates.

Reply 2

knightslasher

The A in maths closes most doors for u in london..., howevere St andrews requires AAA, and is better than UCL for econ : https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/economics

Reply 3

knightslasher

Original post

by Ralb

Does UCL Economics absolutely require an A* prediction in Maths at A-level, or will they consider A* in another subject plus A in Maths? I’m currently on A*AA but the A* is economics.
I’m still not 100% sure on my uni choices. Id ideally want economics or finance related options and in London. I’ve done the TMUA. What are my best options?

U could also try for philosophy and econ lse. requires AAA

Reply 4

bansh27

If you don't have A* predicted in Maths, then your chances of receiving offer from UCL or any Target uni offer which mentions A* in Maths as requirement is 0, you will 100% receive rejection no doubt about it.
As that is minimum requirement for course even for Contextual applicants is A* in Maths.
I know many who is rejected from UCL /LSE with 4A* 3A* and even 2A* predictions(including Me)
Economics is very compitative where majority applicants exceeds grade requirement. So uni have plentty choices

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Reply 5

Txnit_10

Hi I also applied my stats are 3.3 Tmua (School sent an email of how Pearson emailed me saying the validation no of my test score doesn’t align with my profile of smth) A*A*A*A*A in maths econ chem epq and fm respectively. 9977776666 9 in maths and eng lit and 6 in eng lang. I have gotten Manchester econ alr and my ps is good id say with essay comps and super curriculars with a good epq and a maths paragraph. Rate my chances