[WillowSummers]

Anyone got any views on the new Anthropology A Level? I might take it next year.

[Dalek1099]

(Original post by WillowSummers)
Anyone got any views on the new Anthropology A Level? I might take it next year.

I just don't know why I would to want study humans so in depth.

[WillowSummers]

(Original post by Dalek1099)
I just don't know why I would to want study humans so in depth.

'cause it seems to be ridiculously easy...

[Dalek1099]

(Original post by WillowSummers)
'cause it seems to be ridiculously easy...

I didn't do it at GCSE so I couldn't be entirely sure I would be able to cope with it.

[WillowSummers]

(Original post by Dalek1099)
I didn't do it at GCSE so I couldn't be entirely sure I would be able to cope with it.

Fascinating, yet completely irrelevant.

[CLS94]

(Original post by WillowSummers)
'cause it seems to be ridiculously easy...

No idea about the A Level they're introducing, but I take Social and Cultural Anthropology at HL in the IB and it is by no means easy, so I'm sure the A Level won't be either. It is a fascinating subject, but please take it if you think you'll enjoy it rather than because it it 'easy', if you aren't motivated to study for it you won't do well anyway.

[WillowSummers]

(Original post by CLS94)
No idea about the A Level they're introducing, but I take Social and Cultural Anthropology at HL in the IB and it is by no means easy, so I'm sure the A Level won't be either. It is a fascinating subject, but please take it if you think you'll enjoy it rather than because it it 'easy', if you aren't motivated to study for it you won't do well anyway.

No, I'm not choosing it 'cause it's easy, but 'cause I'll enjoy it. The fact that it seems by far easier than my other subjects is a mere bonus.

[Twelvember]

Hi! I'm thinking of science/engineering for uni.
My a-level choices have come to Math & FM, Physics, Chemistry and Economics.
Is this an insanely heavy workload?I've taken all of the subjects at gcse level and i heard economics repeats gcse somewhat so i should fit it not difficult. My grades average between B-A*.
Another Q:
i was thinking of doing DT product design (resistant materials), instead of economics, because I like working in the workshop and designing, and i like the idea that Dt isn't so traditional & academic like the rest of my subjects. Also i have the impression it helps with engineering more than econs?
I sort of like econs.. it has been one my easiest subjects for gcse, compared to DT for which i had to invest lots of time into coursework. Moreover Econs is the only subject i have picked for a-level that seems to involve more essay-writing compared to the math & science. And I would like to have a balance. I'm not cement in my aspirations -_-

Thanks in advance for any advice

[Clumsy_Chemist]

(Original post by Twelvember)
Hi! I'm thinking of science/engineering for uni.
My a-level choices have come to Math & FM, Physics, Chemistry and Economics.
Is this an insanely heavy workload?I've taken all of the subjects at gcse level and i heard economics repeats gcse somewhat so i should fit it not difficult. My grades average between B-A*.
Another Q:
i was thinking of doing DT product design (resistant materials), instead of economics, because I like working in the workshop and designing, and i like the idea that Dt isn't so traditional & academic like the rest of my subjects. Also i have the impression it helps with engineering more than econs?
I sort of like econs.. it has been one my easiest subjects for gcse, compared to DT for which i had to invest lots of time into coursework. Moreover Econs is the only subject i have picked for a-level that seems to involve more essay-writing compared to the math & science. And I would like to have a balance. I'm not cement in my aspirations -_-

Thanks in advance for any advice

It will be quite a workload but it will prepare you well for uni and you can always drop one or two subjects later on. Economics does involved lots of essays so it will make you more well rounded and help prepare you for things outside of science, but you're right DT would give you some useful skills too.

[knowledgecorruptz]

(Original post by Twelvember)
Hi! I'm thinking of science/engineering for uni.
My a-level choices have come to Math & FM, Physics, Chemistry and Economics.
Is this an insanely heavy workload?I've taken all of the subjects at gcse level and i heard economics repeats gcse somewhat so i should fit it not difficult. My grades average between B-A*.
Another Q:
i was thinking of doing DT product design (resistant materials), instead of economics, because I like working in the workshop and designing, and i like the idea that Dt isn't so traditional & academic like the rest of my subjects. Also i have the impression it helps with engineering more than econs?
I sort of like econs.. it has been one my easiest subjects for gcse, compared to DT for which i had to invest lots of time into coursework. Moreover Econs is the only subject i have picked for a-level that seems to involve more essay-writing compared to the math & science. And I would like to have a balance. I'm not cement in my aspirations -_-

Thanks in advance for any advice

Great subject combination. I don't think it's "insanely heavy". IF you're good at maths and a VERY fast learner, maths and further maths are very easy - otherwise you can get bogged down.

I know that Physics AS is fairly reasonable, it steps up at A2 so I'd suggest dropping one of your other two subjects when you get to Year 13 - preferably Chemistry, as Economics does (as you said) show essay writing abilities and Chemistry is really quite tough at A2.

I don't really want to comment on DT, as I'm not sure whether unis like it or not. I know it's not as respected as more traditional subjects for most courses - not sure about engineering though. This is just my opinion of course but I'd say stick with Eco (instead of DT) and perhaps if you want to show unis you have a creative/ design side, take up an extended project to design something, or get yourself involved in something like the Apex programme, or try and join Young Enterprise and design your own product (make sure it's decent, though ).

[Twelvember]

(Original post by Clumsy_Chemist)
It will be quite a workload but it will prepare you well for uni and you can always drop one or two subjects later on.

Ok I'll keep that in mind
Thanks for the reply

[Twelvember]

(Original post by knowledgecorruptz)
Great subject combination. I don't think it's "insanely heavy". IF you're good at maths and a VERY fast learner, maths and further maths are very easy - otherwise you can get bogged down.

You're the first to tell me they're "great" I feel a tad more relieved.
I researched and found some unis like DT for engineering, some don't mention it. As for science DT is never mentioned. I think I am going to bite the bullet and stick with Econs and yea take your advice and somehow integrate my like for Dt with ECAs or Epq. Plus, seeing that i may find Econs less time-consuming than DT, i may invest more time into my other subjects (hahaaa i DiDn't learn addmath very fast o__o oh no.).
I'm not hot on Chemistry at the mo (wasn't really my decision -_- ) i think i might end up dropping it as you suggested. Thanks for the reply

[joe1545]

I have a particular interest in Chemistry, Biologival Sciences, Economics and Medicine, just as hobbies, i dont necesarily read around the subject to aid my learning but simply because i find it interesting and sometimes helpful.
And my A level subjects are Maths(B) , Biology (A*), Chemistry(A*) and Economics..

The college im probably going to asked me if i wanted to do a 5th AS level, do you think i should take it up, or keep it at 4.
Bearing in mind that ive already done an AS level in english in yr 11, but i dont think i have done too well in that

[Dust.]

How are Predicted grades decided? and what is their impact on Uni courses? If I for example have a predicted grade of BBB but I get A*AA in the end what will happen?

[kayleigh.jean]

(Original post by Dust.)
How are Predicted grades decided? and what is their impact on Uni courses? If I for example have a predicted grade of BBB but I get A*AA in the end what will happen?

it depends on your school; for example at my school they use the Fisher Family Trust to get a baseline target, and then that is edited upon what they think we'll achieve, AS grades and how much effort we're putting in. Predicted grades can affect which universities you apply to; some universitites require certain grades for you to meet their entrance criteria, and for high demand subjects at some universities you have to have higher grades to be considered.
If you get A*AA with predicted grades of BBB (assuming you apply to universities that are around the ABB/BBB mark for entrance grades and put that as your firm choice) then there is something called Adjustment. The link there should explain that a bit better, but basically it's where you can apply to a university that has higher entry requirements that you didn't apply to because your predicted grades were considerably lower.
However, if you could achieve A*AA, then I'd be surprised that your predicted grades would be BBB as AS grades, resits and ability would probably point more towards an AAA/AAB/ABB sort of prediction

[missat]

Heyy i would like to pursue a future career as a solicitor when i'm older and i just want to know what A-levels would be best suited for me so far I have decided to pick:-

English Literature
French
History
Law

Are these good choices and if not can you advise me on the best options for me ;-)

[kayleigh.jean]

(Original post by missat)
Heyy i would like to pursue a future career as a solicitor when i'm older and i just want to know what A-levels would be best suited for me so far I have decided to pick:-

English Literature
French
History
Law

Are these good choices and if not can you advise me on the best options for me ;-)

English Lit, French and History are all really good subjects to do; they're classed as strong subjects and are interesting to study! I do French and it is a brilliant subject to do; you learn a lot of skills and it's useful!
However, someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I've heard that Law's not seen as a particularly strong subject to take at A-level so that may be worth considering. If you're pretty good/confident with maths then that could go quite well with your choices and add more diversity, but otherwise I think that they're pretty good choices! good luck

[missat]

Okayy thanks for that ;-)

[Clumsy_Chemist]

(Original post by Dust.)
How are Predicted grades decided? and what is their impact on Uni courses? If I for example have a predicted grade of BBB but I get A*AA in the end what will happen?

Then you'll probably want to use a system called Adjustment which lets you upgrade to a better uni than those you applied to when your results come out much better than expected. Predicted grades come from your teachers and are very important when unis are deciding what your potential is.

(Original post by joe1545)
I have a particular interest in Chemistry, Biologival Sciences, Economics and Medicine, just as hobbies, i dont necesarily read around the subject to aid my learning but simply because i find it interesting and sometimes helpful.
And my A level subjects are Maths(B) , Biology (A*), Chemistry(A*) and Economics..

The college im probably going to asked me if i wanted to do a 5th AS level, do you think i should take it up, or keep it at 4.
Bearing in mind that ive already done an AS level in english in yr 11, but i dont think i have done too well in that

There's not really any point in doing a fifth subject, don't let them force you into it!

(Original post by missat)
Heyy i would like to pursue a future career as a solicitor when i'm older and i just want to know what A-levels would be best suited for me so far I have decided to pick:-

English Literature
French
History
Law

Are these good choices and if not can you advise me on the best options for me ;-)

Law isn't necessary as uni law schools often prefer you not to have done it and it's seen as an easy subject, but it'll give you a chance to see if law is for you. History and Literature are the perfect subjects for law and French is very useful in general. I would add psychology, politics or something else in place of law but it's up to you.

[Dust.]

(Original post by missat)
Heyy i would like to pursue a future career as a solicitor when i'm older and i just want to know what A-levels would be best suited for me so far I have decided to pick:-

English Literature
French
History
Law

Are these good choices and if not can you advise me on the best options for me ;-)

I am in the same position as you however, I decided that all my subjects have to be preffered subjects:

History
Eng Lit
German
Biology
R.S (but i'm dropping this straightaway as it is not a preffered subject)