I'm in a Bachelor of Arts
in Economics degree. I
switched from a BS cos I
wanted to avoid math as
much as possible.


So far, I've made it
through with a C in the
calculus course after
failing once. I have A's and B's in my other econ courses and unrelated electives. Now, in my
final year I have to deal
with 5 calculus based
courses because I
pushed them back to the
end. I'm in 2 this
semester and I can't take
it, 3 weeks in!!


My advisor suggested I
do a BA general degree
with a concentration in
econ and Poli Sci (I have
many Poli Sci electives. I
love it!!). However, my
school says that this
program is not
recommended for grad
school. I plan to do a masters degree a few years after
grad. Any advice on grad
school and job prospects
with this degree? What
should I do? I live in Canada btw.

Sorry about how my post is formatted. I'm using my phone.

I think there should be grad schools that offer Political-economy programs. Or you could apply to banks, since you've taken some economics courses.
Also, you can pursue a law/paralegal degree after getting your BA. I'm a political science major too, so that's what I'm aiming for (law/paralegal degree). Theses suggestion are by no means exhaustive. Anyway, good luck in school.

as an Econ grad myself, my advice would be that you shouldnt do Economics in graduate school as you will encounter A LOT of mathematics,
econometrics and calculus which you would absolutely hate if you are not math inclined. About 40% of those in my program switched
majors because of this.
I did my undergrad/postgrad in uk/usa so I understand what you are going through to an extent.
I suggest going for postgraduate programmes in political economy just as CFCfan suggested
and you just continue with d mix of econ and politics in your undergrad.
start applyin to internships and do as many as u can whilst in grad school or undergrad
so that finding a job wont be so difficult post-graduation.
I shld be in BC soon too; all d best!

I love Calculus!!

Did you change majors, Shilling?

Try as much as possible to scale through. I know how you feel. I downgraded from bachelor of economics to Bachelor of Arts with major in politics and economics. I enrolled into a Master of Arts in economics.. It was really hard and I didn't do well. I finished and started another master of science in international and development economics in ANU, and now doing a PhD in Economics. It's way too mathematical at the graduate level but I hated maths and did it. With determination you can do. If it comes too bad, switch and if you are still interested in economics, go for a two year MA in economics offered by some unis in Canada like Carleton, Windsor et al.