studying economics in the UK | why econs, what is it like, career prospects, regrets...

0:00 Intro
1:06 Why I chose Econs
6:23 What is it like
0:47 Prior knowledge
12:37 Career prospects
14:14 Any regrets?
16:09 Final thoughts

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⚠️ Before you email me with questions about admissions to UK universities, try going on Google or the university website to find the answers - most of the information is actually readily available online. I'm always happy to help but you have to do your own research, it's the most important step for anyone interested in studying overseas!
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• Where are you from? I'm born and raised in Indonesia 🇮🇩 but have moved to the UK 🇬🇧 since 2017 to pursue my higher education!
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[Viancqa]

[FOOD FOR THOUGHTS]

In hindsight, rewatching this 10 months later, I felt like I very much knew nothing about Economics. I just started my MPhil in Development Studies at Cambridge and I realised from my Development Economics paper that what I explained here was predominantly from the neoclassical (or even neoliberal) school of thought. And I had not even realised it!

For those of you who are interested in Econ, just know that what I mentioned here is just a very very small tip of the iceberg. Economics is itself is HUGE, and has many schools of thought. I encourage you to read pieces by Dr Ha-Joon Chang - he's my professor at uni and I've been a fan of his work before entering Cambridge. I like that he's proposing bold ideas and criticising many elements of neoclassical / neoliberal economics that's been overused and frankly - they are very much oversimplified.


Definitely take this January 2021 version of Viancqa with a grain of salt LOL because she knew nothing back then :)

[Jade-svmz]

I've never seen someone so excited about a supply and demand graph. love this video!

[nycto]

I'm majoring in Business Administration we study economics a lot specially if we specialize in Banking/Finance (this is what i'm gonna do). Economics as it's own an amazing degree with lots of high paying careers!

[EricGBello]

I'm a first year economic student and after watching your video it changed my perspectives about this course. Now I feel motivated to keep studying economics. Thanks a lot!.

[alina]

So I just searched econ degree careers on YouTube and I'm not sure what to do after graduation because I have this fear of like not knowing the work when I do get a job. I'm in my second year and this video really helped ease the anxiety. Thank you,

[fayehasian]

dropping my first ever comment on a youtube vid to tell u that ure SO cool welcome 2 wiui we're so lucky 2 have u <3 <3 <3

[kkumhuimangjeonjin]

I will start studying economics this october and your video makes me even more excited, can’t wait to start studying econ!

[salmarizkia]

Really love your videos!! Another Indonesian here in London studying Economics :)

[UnnatiJain-po]

I'm reaching out because I'm considering pursuing a master's degree in economics, I'm currently studying BSc Psychology, but I've recently become really interested in economics and I'm thinking about making the switch. I find the subject fascinating.
Also, I'm wondering if there are any specific requirements or prerequisites for someone coming from a non-economic background like mine.

Any information provided would be really helpful.

[aurianbals]

Thank you so much for this video💕
I’m in the process of applying to uni and really interested in taking econ. This really helped ☺️

[bernadettasabrina]

Hi viancqa, so happy to see someone from Indonesia here!

[ananta]

Even I was a science student- physics, chem, bio and I realized science is not what i love i do not want to get into cells, microbiology, doctors or anything related to science so like you said a lot of factors i.e family members play an important role in your decision..so I wanted to take business as my major but my family did not like my idea and some one suggested why don't you go for economics..I was like yea thats a good idea, i researched about it, i liked it, my parents approved it so i'll soon be joining college for econ major

[ricardoromanquispe]

Nice video, I hope you keep sharing with us more about your life as an economist student in UK.

[mymuna]

Oooww...I loved the snow seen..I loved all of your thoughts and even your voice🌿

[isaacspence-brown]

Hi, is there any books you would suggest to read prior to studying economics at university? ive read freakonomics and not sure what to read next? thanks!

[impactmen]

I am studying economics too. Glad to hear this from you.

[scientiaedu]

I am a PhD in economics professor educated in the UK and USA. First in economics, you need to clearly comprehend major theories, second, you might have some level of mathematical skills when you study Keynesian economics. Third, applying economics theories into real lives is important and required to figure out solutions for social issues and economic policies. Also, when you go for higher degrees, you might decide either microeconomics, macroeconomics, or development economics, or others is suitable for you. I studied Business Economics for an undergraduate program, Development Economics at the University of Sussex in England, and PhD at the University of Sheffield in the UK. Economics can be boring and interesting depending on how your lectures or professors take initiative but usually the economics subject limits their abilities due to its theoretical depths. Anyway, good luck to my Econ students. Any questions regarding economics, you can leave some comments. Good luck again to you all🤞

[qiiisu]

Indonesian econ student here, yes during high school I was in science class it was not because of passion but just because I have high score on junior high school national exam, peope here tend to thing that science student smarter than social science student. Anyway good vid tho

[rolitamudenda]

Im going to school this august and im so excited to study economics and finance, i had to research more about this course and this video is very helpful

[dhianatasha]

hi!! do we need additional maths to study economics in college? because i am only studying economics and normal maths rn in high school but am afraid that i will need add maths to study econs in college.