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Selected courseEconomics
GCSE and IGCSE preparation
- English and mathematics
Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.
A-level subjects
- Mathematics
Mathematics is required or strongly preferred for many economics degrees, especially BSc courses. A few BA courses publish a lower mathematics expectation. Check.
University courses
- Economics
Mathematics is required or strongly preferred for many economics degrees, especially BSc courses. A few BA courses publish a lower mathematics expectation. Check.
- Data science
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Mathematics
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Actuarial science
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
Possible careers
- Economist
Direct qualifying route. The closest undergraduate degree. Many economist jobs also expect postgraduate study.
- Investment analyst
Common route. A frequent graduate route, alongside mathematics and finance.
- Business analyst
Alternative route. Relevant. Business and other degrees also lead in.
- Stockbroker
Alternative route. One possible background, not a requirement.
- Financial adviser
Alternative route. Possible. Professional advice qualifications come later and the role is open to other degrees.
This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.