[alj123]

(Original post by undiscovered_)
I think one of the best combinations out of the subjects that would really fit well with each other and compliment them would be English literature and history! And if you're interested in them, that's even better as they both compliment each other nicely. That's just my opinion

Thanks for the advice, I'll keep that in mind

[alj123]

(Original post by LauraEmilyT)
I am in 6th form, I do Spanish, fine art, geography & textiles so.. I'd recommend art & Spanish. Art you say doesn't sound academic enough , it isn't at all science or maths but it requires as much work! It isn't an easy option, & requires an awful lot of time! Feel free to ask any q's happy to give advice


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I know it won't be an easy option, but I'm A* with full marks at GCSE and I have put in so much work! And I really enjoy Spanish, just worried that it will be very complex.
So, for art, what is your style of work? (personally I mean, what is your preferred art movement etc?) thanks for the help

[alj123]

(Original post by kpwxx)
Fine art is reasonably well respected as a subject (from what I have seen personally) but if being an artist is your ambition you should obviously consider that it's a hard career to do well in.

I don't want to pursue a career as an artist, but I have a flare for the subject.


[/QUOTE] There are lots of factors to be considered when choosing. What do you enjoy and what are you really good at? These might not be completely the same but you will have to strike a balance. [/QUOTE]

Well, tbh I am good at all of the ones listed. I am achieving A*s in both English Lang and Lit, Fine Art and Spanish. And an A in history and and A (maybe A*) in biology.

[/QUOTE]What might you like to do after sixth form? If uni, what subject can you see yourself studying? You don't have to decide yet but you should have it in mind so you don't shut doors for yourself.[/QUOTE]

I am going to go to uni.

[/QUOTE]How about your school/college. What do current students have to say about these subjects and how they are taught? Find out which exam boards they are each with and look up the syllabus... Do the topics sound interesting and what you're looking for? [/QUOTE]

I will have a look? Thanks.

[/QUOTE] Lastly think about how you like to work. Mainly it might be a good idea to take biology to throw a bit of science in there, but if you find that switching styles throws you then it would be better not to. Though bio is the most wordy of the sciences anyway.[/QUOTE]

I think I'm very adaptable, so the switching styles shouldn't really be an issue. It is good that bio is the most wordy because I am better at that than calculations etc.

[/QUOTE]Good luck choosing, and don't stress too much as you have time to decide yet and once you start time to change your mind if it turns out you prefer something else.

Xxx

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Thanks a lot for the help

Edit: sorry I haven't got the hang of quoting sections of text :facepalm;

[alj123]

(Original post by llys)
My take would be: History, Literature, Spanish, Art

Why's this? Because they're the ones you're most interested in?
Thanks for a response

[MissMuffin95]

Hi, I'm sorry if this question has been asked on this thread before, but is Government and Politics a respected A-Level? I want to go to Uni to study Politics/Politics combined. I keep getting mixed messages about the A-Level on whether it is respected.
My other choices are: English Literature, Geography and History

Thanks for your help!

[SecretCircus]

(Original post by MissMuffin95)
Hi, I'm sorry if this question has been asked on this thread before, but is Government and Politics a respected A-Level? I want to go to Uni to study Politics/Politics combined. I keep getting mixed messages about the A-Level on whether it is respected.
My other choices are: English Literature, Geography and History

Thanks for your help!

You've got three other 'traditional' subjects so taking G&P is absolutely fine! As long as you're going to enjoy doing it, I say go for it. You can relate what you learn in it to your university personal statement too which is always beneficial .

[LauraEmilyT]

(Original post by alj123)
I know it won't be an easy option, but I'm A* with full marks at GCSE and I have put in so much work! And I really enjoy Spanish, just worried that it will be very complex.
So, for art, what is your style of work? (personally I mean, what is your preferred art movement etc?) thanks for the help

Aw wow you must be so good at art, I got a b at gcse but 4 marks off a, got my AS result yesterday I got a B, few marks off a again! Spanish is hard bit in my class there is 7 of us with 3 diff teachers so it's really great! Art I'd say mine is contemporary, Im not good at oil paints. Art movement is tricky but..
For unit 1 I did stitched fashion illustrations inspired by maurizio anzeri who was at Baltic in Newcastle & Emma Cowan her work!
Unit 2 was like flowers with bitumin, do u have twitter? I can show u pics if u like, where u from?


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[TerribleTej]

Hi, I want to do economics at university (preferably UCL, Warwick or Cambridge), for a levels I know that I need Maths, Further Maths and Economics but as my fourth choice I am currently stuck between physics and geography. Also, will it be advisable for me to drop anyone of these subjects for A2 considering some top universities tend to treat maths and further maths as one subject (or I think this is the case anyways). Atm I am expecting to get atleast 5.5A*s 4.5A's and 1B and 1C atleast but I do think that I will get more A*'s than what I think I have. So should I pick physics or geo??? Thanks!!!

[tupac makaveli]

Hey all: hope your all doing well , I am in year 11 and starting a levels in September. I was wondering what is the best way to revise to revise for science A levels. Secondly best way to revise for maths A level and thirdly for economics. And any specific hints/ tips / revision techniques would be appreciated and grateful for when I should start revising for January exams. Thanks a lot everyone really appreciated and grateful. Good luck and take care

[L'onclesoul]

(Original post by tupac makaveli)
Hey all: hope your all doing well , I am in year 11 and starting a levels in September. I was wondering what is the best way to revise to revise for science A levels. Secondly best way to revise for maths A level and thirdly for economics. And any specific hints/ tips / revision techniques would be appreciated and grateful for when I should start revising for January exams. Thanks a lot everyone really appreciated and grateful. Good luck and take care

For all of them I cannot stress heavily enough the importance of past-papers. Do them, once, twice or three times if you have the time. I've missed that element this year as all my subjects are essay subjects and it's quite difficult to find the time to do past paper after endless past paper. But hey! You don't have that excuse!

From friends of mine who study math-sy science-sy subjects, they're all inclined to make revisions for equations in maths or sciences, with the rules of each equation below the actual equation. Gives you a chance to us coloured pens too, BEST PART EVAAR! Also, use these cards to make mind maps- a friend had his all stuck on the wall with string indicating a route to each part of they silly-bus (crack myself up).

That's about all I can offer, but as far as I know that's about the only things they do. It seems to work pretty well too, give it a go!

[alj123]

(Original post by LauraEmilyT)
Aw wow you must be so good at art, I got a b at gcse but 4 marks off a, got my AS result yesterday I got a B, few marks off a again! Spanish is hard bit in my class there is 7 of us with 3 diff teachers so it's really great! Art I'd say mine is contemporary, Im not good at oil paints. Art movement is tricky but..
For unit 1 I did stitched fashion illustrations inspired by maurizio anzeri who was at Baltic in Newcastle & Emma Cowan her work!
Unit 2 was like flowers with bitumin, do u have twitter? I can show u pics if u like, where u from?


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[Xotol]

(Original post by tupac makaveli)
Hey all: hope your all doing well , I am in year 11 and starting a levels in September. I was wondering what is the best way to revise to revise for science A levels. Secondly best way to revise for maths A level and thirdly for economics. And any specific hints/ tips / revision techniques would be appreciated and grateful for when I should start revising for January exams. Thanks a lot everyone really appreciated and grateful. Good luck and take care

For maths, there isn't a whole lot of learning involved, but a lot of applying. The key is to try and do as many questions on each section as possible and then go crazy with past papers. Basically, practice. But make sure you understand the topics. Do not fall behind in class; if you do not understand a concept, ask your teacher.

For the sciences, it depends on which ones. Generally, I make notes on the topics and then do questions, leading up to past papers when I've covered it all. Make notes whichever way is most suited to you. For Biology, there's a whole lot of notes, Chemistry is less and Physics is least.

As an overall tip, keep up with the work throughout the year, do all the homework, and, if you're struggling with something, get it sorted out before exam time. It'll make your life a lot easier.

[llys]

(Original post by alj123)
Why's this? Because they're the ones you're most interested in?
Thanks for a response

No, just out of the subjects you mentioned I think it's a nice combination.

I excluded Biology because Biology on its own isn't really that useful - unless you really love it and might want to study it at university, but in that case you should take Chemistry or Maths with it. One might argue it shows diversity but it doesn't really because it's mostly rote-learning - people won't care one way or another except biologists and maybe psychologists.

I excluded English Language because English Literature is a bit more respected and I wouldn't take both because that makes your choices really narrow. You can take Language instead of Literature if you are interested in Linguistics.

I left Art, because I think it's nice to let natural talent shine. You might want to drop it after AS though because from what I hear it is a lot of work!

History, English and Spanish is a great combination for Arts, Humanities, Law. The only option I closed for you is Biology-related degrees. If that's something you want to keep open, do

Maths/Chemistry, Biology, History/English, English/Spanish

[bluelezah]

Hi! I'm thinking of doing a business or economics course in uni and i was thinking to do:
Maths
English language
Business studies
Biology
For A levels, is this a good combination and would it get me to a top university?
Tnx!



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[danielcassim]

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me?

I have opted to do Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Drama next year for AS. I have decided I don't want to do drama any more but I need a fourth A level, although I seriously can't be bothered to. I think it's obvious I like science, but I can't do psychology because of a timetable clash. I hate maths with a passion and my overall essay skills aren't the best which rules out theology or English. I'm thinking about sociology but many people hate it and say it's 'tedious'...

Any help?

Thanks!

[JamezA60]

(Original post by kayleigh.jean)
If you're prepared to work hard and keep on top of the work, then I'd say definitely Maths; it'll be incredibly useful in Business and will look good on your CV/uni application

Thank you x

[foreverstrong_97]

(Original post by wingycassie)
hmm,I see what you mean, psychologists as a career defo sounds more appealing to me, I cant imagine myself going into meds .I didnt apply to grammer schools, cause I cant handle the stress well . My sis went to Henrietta,who is currently studying biochem in Oxford. She was originally going to take meds, I think she biology,chemistry, pure maths and arithmetic maths (?). but yh your welcome ^^. if you want to look good for unis, i advise you to take history

Sorry for the late reply went birmigham
n yh if u think phycology sounds more appealing for u go for it there's no point doing something u dnt like as for colleges isn't there a nearby college 2 u that may do economics??
N yh I think history would look more appealing but I dnt enjoy history that's y I dnt want to take it [s]confused[\s]

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[AdamskiUK]

So... I'm an A/A* student at GCSE, and I'm a little unsure of my A-Level choices. I'm sure you've heard this before, but hear me out :3

I want to take:

Biology
Chemistry
Maths
Physics

To move onto to do Medicine or Chem. Eng. at University. Now people refer to those four A-Levels as 'The Ballbuster', simply due to their difficultly taken together. I've done a Lang/Lit AS already so I have a taste of what that side's all about, and so I was thinking of replacing Physics with Psychology. This would give me an essay-based subject, but because I already have an AS in Lang-Lit which I'm on track to get an A or B in, I was wondering if I need this? I'll end up dropping Physics because Maths, Bio and Chem are the three required for Chem Eng. or Medicine.

Opinions or past experiences are highly appreciated!

[lizz-ie]

(Original post by chloe--)
I'm at a crossroads with two of the four subjects I want to take. I want to do either Maths or Computing (or both) at university. I definitely want to do Maths and Further Maths at A-level, and then it's a combination of Chemistry, Computing and Physics for my other options. I don't particularly want to do five, since lots of people said it's a lot of extra work. I'm not really sure what would be the best subjects to take, especially since I'm doing Computing at GCSE too, so there could be a lot of overlap in the theory work?

I think I read somewhere that you don't need a computing A level to do it at university (which would make sense since a lot of schools don't offer it). Therefore, why don't you do Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics? That way, you could do either, and keep your options open if you change your mind


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[lizz-ie]

(Original post by AdamskiUK)
So... I'm an A/A* student at GCSE, and I'm a little unsure of my A-Level choices. I'm sure you've heard this before, but hear me out :3

I want to take:

Biology
Chemistry
Maths
Physics

To move onto to do Medicine or Chem. Eng. at University. Now people refer to those four A-Levels as 'The Ballbuster', simply due to their difficultly taken together. I've done a Lang/Lit AS already so I have a taste of what that side's all about, and so I was thinking of replacing Physics with Psychology. This would give me an essay-based subject, but because I already have an AS in Lang-Lit which I'm on track to get an A or B in, I was wondering if I need this? I'll end up dropping Physics because Maths, Bio and Chem are the three required for Chem Eng. or Medicine.

Opinions or past experiences are highly appreciated!

Well medicine is very competitive, so I'd say either do physics as another AS, or carry on Lang/lit in year 12 to get an A2 in it. That way you'd have either 4A2 or 3A2 and 2AS, which may strengthen your application.


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