Easy subjects with high grade vs tough subject with lower grade I have about 80% weighted average (years count 1, 3, 5), I am on my third BSc year and I would like to apply for a MSc afterwards in top university.

There are 2 4th year subjects that I really, really would like to take, but they are known to be the most difficult subjects in my university. The alternative is to take the easiest courses and keep the grades up.

I did a calculation that I should have about 64% this year to pass with a first.

Should I risk it? Will anyone really acknowledge this risk I am taking? Is it really worth it?
Should I risk it?


That depends on the particulars: how useful are the easy courses, how hard are the hard courses, ...


  Will anyone really acknowledge this risk I am taking? 


Yes, the admissions committee will certainly consider what subjects you studied.