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Combinations of A level subjects “blacklisted” by LSE

Saturday 31 May 2008 at 9:18 pm | In News | 9 Comments

Several top universities – Russell Group members – “blacklist” certain subjects that they do not consider preferable for students to have studied as undergraduates. Obtaining a combination of “blacklisted” subject may hamper admission to the London School of Economics (LSE).

Cambridge University’s website does not include Law on such a list, but does state: “For many courses, prior knowledge of certain subjects is required… Some courses (e.g. Law, Oriental Studies, and Philosophy) do not require you to have studied the subject before.”

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However, this year, LSE considers Law a “non-preferred” subject. But, this only applies if it is part of a combination of subjects from their “non-preferred” list. So, you are less likely to be offered a place if your three A levels are Law, Business Studies and French, because Law and Business Studies are on the list. But a combination of Law, Maths and French would be OK, because it only includes one “non-preferred” subject.

Just one subject at A level in the LSE “Non-preferred list”, may not be a problem, and they are certainly less fussy about what subjects you did at AS.

The following are in their “Non-preferred list of subjects”.

• Accounting
• Art and Design
• Business Studies
• Communication Studies
• Dance/Theatre Studies
• Design and Technology
• Drama/Theatre Studies
• Home Economics
• Information and Communication Technology
• Law
• Media Studies
• Music Technology
• Sports Studies
• Travel and Tourism

It appears they will not count at all General Studies or Critical Thinking at A level towards your total score.

LSE go on to say that they are looking for other qualities beyond A level subjects and grades, such as ability and motivation.

The LSE website “Non-preferred list” is here.

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1. Just wondering, is psychology also considered a non-preferred subject?

   Comment by tj — Thursday 5 February 2009 12:41 am #

2. I don’t think Psychology is a non-preferred subject as it is not on the list posted on this article. You should be fine. I’d never even heard of this till today, and I’m a 2nd year Business Undergraduate student!!

   Comment by BecSTAR — Wednesday 13 May 2009 3:29 pm #

3. Is there certain subjects that you have to study if you want to study economics in this university?
   Im taking economics, maths, physics and philosophy and ethics.
   Is these subjects suitable to come to this university and is philosophy a preferred or non-preferred subject?
   thanks

   Comment by Fernando — Saturday 30 May 2009 5:19 pm #

4. for economics you need economics and maths so you should be fine

   Comment by chris — Friday 5 June 2009 1:09 pm #

5. in fact economics isn’t even required, just maths. Although obviously economics would be highly advantageous.

   Comment by chris — Friday 5 June 2009 1:12 pm #

6. Is Classical Studies on the non-preferred list?

   Comment by sophie — Tuesday 1 September 2009 2:17 pm #

7. does photography counted under art and design? for sociology, if i do english as well will that make it ok?

   Comment by jamie — Tuesday 8 September 2009 8:06 pm #

8. Would geology be okay to do for AS level for law? Combined with Biology, History and Economics. Thanks

   Comment by Rebekah — Wednesday 25 November 2009 5:39 pm #

9. im doin; maths, bio, chem and ict..is that okai?

   Comment by Student@AS — Friday 11 March 2011 10:56 pm #

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