What degree possibilities do I have

I am a sixth form student studying A-level maths, economics and psychology. I see myself working in the corporate sector in the future, potentially in law or finance.

I would like to explore degree options that are not directly typical corporate pathways. I am drawn to more mathematical degrees, as I really enjoy Maths and perform well in it. However, as I am not taking Further Maths or Physics, I am not sure if this would still be possible.

What degree options would be realistic for me, and what pathways could keep both analytical and corporate careers open?

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OB312

You can make do with a comp sci & mathematics degree if you don’t mind comp sci or just mathematics degree. There are finance grad schemes like core tax or actuary you can do with a maths degree but I’m not sure about anything in law. You can also shift into more analytical roles after gathering some experience, comp sci I think would be better for analytics

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Phelena

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by P_H

I am a sixth form student studying A-level maths, economics and psychology. I see myself working in the corporate sector in the future, potentially in law or finance.
I would like to explore degree options that are not directly typical corporate pathways. I am drawn to more mathematical degrees, as I really enjoy Maths and perform well in it. However, as I am not taking Further Maths or Physics, I am not sure if this would still be possible.
What degree options would be realistic for me, and what pathways could keep both analytical and corporate careers open?

Depending on the tier of university you're going for, you might be able to do maths or some related subject. If you're aiming for the top though you should consider economics and related degrees, as those don't require further maths (except at some Oxbridge colleges) but are generally still mathematical courses. With a good enough university, it's difficult to go wrong with those kinds of courses for the career you're aiming for.

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LJMUStudentReps

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by P_H

I am a sixth form student studying A-level maths, economics and psychology. I see myself working in the corporate sector in the future, potentially in law or finance.
I would like to explore degree options that are not directly typical corporate pathways. I am drawn to more mathematical degrees, as I really enjoy Maths and perform well in it. However, as I am not taking Further Maths or Physics, I am not sure if this would still be possible.
What degree options would be realistic for me, and what pathways could keep both analytical and corporate careers open?

Hi,

You still have quite a few good options, as not having Further Maths or Physics mainly affects the most theoretical maths courses at the most competitive universities, but many analytical degrees are still very realistic.
Some degrees you could look into include: Economics, Mathematics (some universities accept A-level maths alone), Statistics or Data Science, Actuarial Science, Mathematics and Economics, Accounting and Finance. All of these keep doors open for corporate careers like finance, consulting, banking, analytics, or even law later on.
If you enjoy maths but also want strong career options in the corporate world, degrees like economics, statistics, or actuarial science are especially common routes.
You might find it helpful to check university course pages to see their specific subject requirements, because many don’t actually require further maths.

Anthony
Student rep

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