Economics and Geography TSM

rc28

Hey, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience in this combination. I am in 6th year at the moment and my favourite subjects are economics and geography but I'm wondering whether this is a bad combination in trinity or would people recommend it. Also, what employment opportunities would I have once finished the 4 years (specialising in economics in the final year)?

I've put it on my CAO but may change it in May if I'm persuaded otherwise. I also like computers but apparently salaries in this area are awful?

rc28

On the topic of computers, does Trinity have a good reputation for this course?

I do pure economics and it is a good course.. from what I have heard Geography isn't..

EconMaths, EconHist and BusEcon are, imho, better combinations.

PhilEcon is also good

Pet

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I do pure economics and it is a good course.. from what I have heard Geography isn't..

EconMaths, EconHist and BusEcon are, imho, better combinations.

I dunno about JS and SS, but the first two years aren't too bad. I do the same courses as the TSMs [who are uber-diligent about the reading lists, bless], and it's pretty good...There's a good mix between social/economic geography and physical/biogeography, and there's some statistics and practical methods [GIS and such] thrown in too.

If I can manage it as a science student with two other subjects, it's certainly doable through TSM.

I know people who have done EconoGeog and Geog & Stats..

In both cases geography was a waste of time as nothing they have learned is of benefit to them in their professional lives.

OP - try and get your hands on the reading lists / exam papers for first year economics and geography. You will see what is involved and whether it is what you want to do...

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In both cases geography was a waste of time as nothing they have learned is of benefit to them in their professional lives.

That's an odd way of looking at education. I accept that you have a point but you shouldn't do (or not do) a course just to make yourself more employable.

Crash

If you're interested in comp sci check out the other new thread, which i've replied to.

rc28

Thanks everyone but I think I'm a bit more confused now- none of the other economics combinations interest me tbh.

daisy123

I've just finished my degree in Geography there. I didn't take TSM, but anyone I know that took Economics and Geography found it a really good combination and they all got really great results and most have gone into good jobs already, or are doing a postgrad or travelling the world!! The geography dept. is a great one to belong to, the lecturers (in the main) are very helpful and friendly and it's a very interesting course!

One of the best bits of advice I can give is do something in college that interests you, I've seen many people drop out because they chose something purely on what kind of job they would get when finished. If you enjoy it, get your degree, and then if you need further qualifications, do a postgrad for a year after having an amazing four years doing something you love!!

manicmonoliths

You could do single honours Econ through BESS. After the common first year you could drop most of the subjects you don't like. You have to do 6 courses in 2nd year and you can pick 4 Econ, then maybe 2 others you like, then as soon as you hit 3rd year you can do all Econ. As far as I know it's the only way to do single honours and the only way to the BusEcon combo. That is if you can put up with the 'BESS Student' label.:p