Business Mathematics and Statistics Personal Statement

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Economics lies at the core of both modern and ancient societies and I am keen to extend my knowledge of this interesting subject by studying economic theories at university level. To date, my experience of the subject has been through my GCSE, AS and current A2 level studies and, although I am aware that the subject will be very different at University, I am convinced that this is the subject area for me and ultimately one I would like to follow as a career. A financially based subject is of particular interest to me because of the fundamental relevance it has to everything in the modern world, from the performance of the corner shop to the efficient operation of the largest multi-national companies. Trade and financial transactions underpin all societies and it is for this reason that I would like to study in this field at University.

I am particularly interested in Mathematics, which comprises half of my A Level subject matter. Although my UCAS form only shows three subjects at AS level I have completed seven modules of Mathematics at AS level and, by summer, will have completed twelve modules, or two full A2 grades. Although I have