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Computer science vs physics???

My school lets you take 4 a-levels and I definitely want to take maths, further maths and economics. For my fourth choice, I was thinking physics (AQA) or computer science (AQA) but I'm finding it really hard to choose! I love physics GCSE but I've heard it just gets horrible in the A-level, and I really want to try computer science but I'm worried I won't be any good at it and that some people say it's less respectable than physics. I'm thinking of going into engineering or economics in the future. Can anyone who does these or knows something about them help? Any replies much appreciated :smile:
Reply 1
If you want to do engineering you would need physics. If you want to do Economics i would personally pick computer science over Physics as you are right, Physics is very challenging at A level.
Reply 2
Original post by UKCAT_ 1
If you want to do engineering you would need physics. If you want to do Economics i would personally pick computer science over Physics as you are right, Physics is very challenging at A level.


maybe talk to some teachers for their opinions too
I thought uni's only cared about 3 A levels anyway?

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