LSE external studies (UoL)

Hi :) I'm currently studying Economics & Mathematics at an undergraduate level in France, and I'd like to begin a BSc in Accounting & Finance from LSE as an external student, to complete my curricular. My long term goal is to work either in quantitative finance, or in management consulting. :$ So, do you think this program can help me to...

Help!!! What should I do with Economics

Hey!!! I am currently in Year 12 and I am studying Maths, Economics, Psychology and History (and General studies but that irrelevant). I plan to work in the financial area (Financial adviser, Investment analyst, Actuary). I know that I want to do an Economics course but I want to add something to it. Finance and Economics Accountancy and...

UCL or LSE - Would it make a difference?

I currently hold offers from UCL - Bsc Mathematics, and LSE - Mathematics w/ Economics, and as of now I'm very much inclined to take the UCL offer. The main reason is because LSE doesn't offer a very rigorous mathematics course, and I would mainly like to study mathematics, rather than economics. Also, I can easily change the UCL degree t...

Masters in Economics without a Bachelor in Economics?

Hi guys, I'm currently an undergraduate Physics student in Imperial College London, but I am planning to pursue a Masters in Economics after I graduate. I was wondering if it is possible to pursue a 1-year MSc Economics anywhere, instead of having to do the 2-year programme? Most websites state that "a relevant degree" is required, but I...

the persective of EPAIS in Warwick

I have got an offer of EPAIS(Economics, Politics and International Studies) in Warwick Uni. May anyone tell me the perspective of this course? I want to apply for Phd in economics or finance after my undergraduate courses, so is the economics side in this programme intensive enough and respectable for me to pursue those sort of PhD? Or al...

Chances of getting into Warwick and Bristol after narrowly missing offer?

I'm an international student from India and my CBSE results just came out. I got: English-95 Economics-83 Mathematics-88 Business Studies-93 Accountancy-79 Aggregate-87.6% The conditions for my Warwick offer were: 90 in Mathematics 85 in English 88% overall from 5 subjects The conditions for my Bristol offer were: 88 in Mathematics 88 in...

Bocconi, SOAS or ESADE UNDERGRAD??

Hi, I have applied to the International degree in finance, managment and economics at Bocconi, and BBA at Esade, and Economics, South Asian studies combined with economics, or law, or Bsc in Law. I am aware that all of these are prime universities. I aim at working internationally, both in North/ south europe/ america /asia ( I am open to...

Econ at Warwick or Econ and Business with EES at UCL?

Hello, I've received all my responses on UCAS - four offers (Economics at Warwick, Nottingham, Exeter and Economics and Business with East European Studies at UCL) and one rejection (Economics at LSE). Exeter has the lowest conditions - 8.5/10 at the Romanian Baccalaureate, so it'll definitely be my insurance choice. I'm trying to figure...

Help- business studies

I was studying the unit of business communications for an assignment and was wondering are these sources internal or external Verbal- internal Written- internal On screen- external Multimedia- internal Web based-external Can someone check to see if this is right Thanks...

Sixth form Cambridge Economics HELP

Okay, well last year i just scraped a D grade from economics due to me being very very lazy. Economics i just found very boring and it interest be none whatsoever. Ive applied for Mathematics and Finance at Heriot-Watt and Mathematics and Business at Brighton. I need ABC for Heriot, or BBC at Brighton. Now CIE is probably one of the harde...

3 exams in 1 day???

Hi, I'm currently studying 3 A2s (business, media and economics) and I'm at BBC. My university offer is for ABB but i'm aiming for AAB so I'm considering resits. I'll break it up for each subject Media (aiming for an A) Unit 1 Coursework (High B) Unit 2 Exam (Low B) Unit 3 Coursework (High B/Low A) Business Studies (aiming for an A) Unit...

Secondary Economics and Business by Edexcel

There is this subject in A level called 'Economics and Business' provided by Edexcel. I already have Business Studies and Economics under CIE. Can I take, or will it be useful to take, Economics and Business in Edexcel? Posted from TSR Mobile...

MSc Mathematics and Finance, Imperial College

I'm thinking of applying for this course. Does anyone know how difficult will it be to get in? I have a 2:1 undergraduate degree from the University of Manchester in Mathematics with Financial Mathematics, and have had relevant work experience over the last two years (banking and finance related jobs). Also, is it possible to put my secon...

Business Studies or Economics

Do all universities prefer economics? Posted from TSR Mobile...

ESPS vs BA Philosophy & Economics?

Hi there, I'm currently an offer-holder for the 4-year European Social and Political Studies, where I intend to specialize in Philosophy, Economics and Italian. Since I got my offer 3 months ago, I've been reconsidering the following: 1. I don't have much love for the Italian language (I've been studying Chinese since I was 10 and would r...

How competitive is economics at Warwick?

Obviously, as it is one of the UK's leading universities for economics, it's reasonable to assume that the general academic standard of applicants is vey high at Warwick. So my question is this: 'Where would I stand, with A-level Maths, Further Maths, Economics and Business Studies (a poor selection, I know) in terms of my likely hood of...

Acceptance to Cambridge/LSE with OK GCSE/AS grades?

Hi guys, So I was wondering whether I have a good shot at being accepted to Cambridge/LSE with my GCSE and current AS Level grades (I only have my January 2013 results). GCSE: Mathematics A* English Language A* Core Science A* Additional Science A* Sociology A* English Literature A History A Statistics A ICT B AS Level: Mathematics (C1):...

York v Loughborough v Lancaster

So the UCAS deadline is very soon and I want to do my choices today or tomorrow but I'm having a tough time choosing. I've applied for Mathematics and Economics at York Uni and Lancaster and Maths with Economics at Loughborough (also financial Mathematics at Surrey). I had previously thought to go to York because it's a Russell group Uni...

Business studies unit specificiations

Hi there, I'm self-studying business studies edexcel using the Ian Marcouse textbook but I am not sure which sections are for the different units of the business studies papers. Can anyone help me with that pls? thanks!...

Secondary Economics and Business- A level

There is this subject in A level called 'Economics and Business' provided by Edexcel. I already have Business Studies and Economics under CIE. Can I take, or will it be useful to take, Economics and Business in Edexcel? Posted from TSR Mobile...

LSE Mathematics with Econ

Hi! I am new here, though I have lurked on many occasions looking for advice and usually finding it, it is a great resource that we can all be thankful for. I have a request to someone currently studying at LSE, particularly a mathematics student, could you perhaps send me a couple of past papers? In my research choosing an institution at...

Sixth Form OCR Economics F583 Revision Notes

Just some revision notes I made to concise the first two chapters of the F583 module. These are not meant as a substitute for the textbook, but more as a quick revision recap nearer the exam period. They're very...different to most notes but they worked very well for me! If you don't understand anything, feel free to message me! The order...

MSC Finance/Economics/Investment what grade needed to get in??

Hi all, I know there is a lot of threads on this but this one is marginally different. My question is what grade is needed for following courses for entry? Yes some are more obvious than others please fill in missing numbers or correct my mistake. Mphil Finance and Economics at Cambridge= 1st a must? Mphil Finance at Cambridge =1st a must...

SOAS, Southampton, or Exeter for Economics?

Hello Everyone, and Thank you for reading my post and for your opinions. Basically, I am 23 years old male, originally from the middle east and lived in London for 7 years (mainly been in employment) and currently studying Access course in Humanities and Social Science and hoping to study Economics at University. The good part is I have r...

I have so many questions about Korean studies at Sheffield and the university itself

So I assume... There are many of you who are at the university studying and I got some general questions about the Korean studies course. Also the experience at the University. I am hoping :S to go to the open day in June (?) but it is like 3 hour travel to get to the university from where I live so... I don't know. This might get lengthy...

Am I good enough for the LSE?

Hi, I'm aware that a number of these threads emerge quite frequently. But, I'd love to attend the LSE, above any University in the UK, not for the money, mainly because of the prestige and its alumni. I'd be apply for Economics and Politics for my other Unis, but for LSE as Econ is super competitive, I'd just apply for Government. Am I go...

University Courses - Any Advice?

Hi there, I'm currently studying my AS Levels - Maths, Physics, Geography and Religious Studies. With university applications fast approaching, I'm still unsure about what I want to study. Areas of interest include: economics, philosophy, physics but are not limited to these areas of study. Does anyone have any advice on courses to look i...

Are my A level options good enough to get me into a Russel Group/1994 university?

For the sixth form I am going to, I have picked: Economics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Psychology Critical Thinking (as a 5th, core subject - I had to do out of 4 others) I will most likely drop one or two subjects at the end of AS. So i may be left with Economics, Psychology and Religious Studies. Are these subjects good enough to ge...

HELP… Durham BA Eco vs. Warwick EPAIS

I've got an offer of BA Economics in Durham University as well as an offer of EPAIS (Economics, Politics and International Studies) in Warwick University. I can't decide though. I know Warwick has a more prestigious Eco department, but it's a combined degree. I definitely want to further my study after my bachelor degree, and I want to do...

PPE for Investment Banking

Hi, i am applying to Oxford for PPE. My main area of interest is economics and I am strongly interested in a career in investment banking, but I would like to keep my options open, hence PPE. My question is whether doing PPE is a good degree for investment banking or will I be at a disadvantage to people studying economics at places such...

Cardiff University Scholarships for Undergraduate Students in UK, 2014

Cardiff University is offering undergraduate scholarships for UK students. The Scholarships are available to undergraduate students beginning their studies in .. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]...

LSE msc finance and economics profile evaluation

Dear all, I want to ask you if you can help me to understand my chances to get into the LSE msc finance and economics program. I am an Italian student studying in an American university overseas, I am double majoring in business administration and economics and finance. My cumulative GPA is 3.4, and I hope to rise it a bit by the end of t...

which masters in development studies program?

It's time for me to make a decision! these are the offers I'm considering: UK, 1 year programs: University of Sussex, IDS (institute of development studies) - MA Gender and Development LSE (london school of economics and political science) - MA Gender, Development, and Globalization SOAS (school of oriental and african studies), Universit...

Education studies vs. Childhood studies

I'm looking into becoming a special education teacher. However, because this is not a standard career choice (E.g teacher, accountant, lawyer...) I'm finding it hard to access advice about how to get there. Looking into doing an undergraduate degree that gives you QTS or doing a postgrad qualification to allow me to teach. As the educatio...

Economics or Finance and Banking without IB economics?

Hi everybody, my question is: Do I have any chance to get into economics or Finance Banking at university, if I do not have economics in my IB subjects? Also, most of the universities require HL in maths for economics... but for example Birmingham or Essex do not. my subjects: Maths SL (6/7) Bio SL German SL Engl HL History HL Czech HL th...

Info Needed - Economics - 2013/14

Hi, the deadline to selecting my Firm and Insurance University is fast approaching. I am stuck between studying Economics at Loughborough and Leicester. Loughborough has a higher grade requirement than Leicester with an AAB compared to ABB. I know I have the potential to achieve an A* in Economics with my final exams coming up this summer...

Sixth form Economics Further Reading

Hi, I have never learned economics before, but I am very eager to learn it. As I was young, I liked to play around with numbers, but my affection towards social sciences (especially history) grew as I grew up, and economics was a course that entertained both my desire towards numbers and societal problems. I am in the Year 11, and since o...

Universirty outside the UK

Hi there, can any of you suggest universities that offer bachelor programs in Economics/Mathematics in Europe outside the UK ? (that do not require you to sit for a language test) Places like Germany, Switzerland...etc. Your help is very much appreciated :)...

Work experience to go with course.

Hi guys, I'm starting heriott watt this year studying economics. I was wondering though what kind of work experience I would be looking for while doing this course which would help me find better work afterwards? i already have 4 years work experience as I have been working since I was 16. But I'm needing something that's going to get me...

MSc Development Studies at SOAS

Hi everyone, I got an offer on Development Studies at SOAS. That was lovely since I appreciate SOAS's political economy approach to development issues. Plus, political economy is my own academic interest. In any case, I'm just curious whether it's in the same rank as those Oxbridge, LSE development studies courses. I would love to study a...