[Llewellyn]

(Original post by Dreamer 160)
The reason that some universities don't consider them to be separate subjects when applying for Medicine is due to the overlapping nature of the content.

Just out of curiosity, with F.Maths do you have to complete the normal maths A level in your first year? If both maths and f.maths overlap, I assume that you should have prior knowledge of C1 - C4 before you take up f.maths?

Which board? For some boards Further maths modules will assume knowledge of Maths modules.

But regardless, you don't have to finish maths before you start further maths, but it may be a good idea to go over a lot of the calculus and trig rules in maths in preparation.

[iammichealjackson]

(Original post by 12sunshine)
I'm deciding to do Sociology, Psychology, Maths and Biology. Does this combination sound good? I'm looking to go into Social Science, but not sure what yet. Does it look good to have Sociology and Psychology? Thanks


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(Original post by Cassie218)
It may be worth looking at what a-level subjects the universities you're thinking of applying for want you to have for their social sciences courses - for example some don't consider sociology a particularly academic subject compared to something like history or politics. (at least when I applied this was the case)

(Original post by risteard)
I don't think you know what sociology or social science is given your response.....

I agree with Cassie. Not even taking into account "reputation" of a levels, I don't think you have a particuraly strong essay-writing background with these A Levels (i'm assuming sociology is a bit like psychology A level; ive done psychology but only heard about sociology). English lit or History at least to AS might be more useful than biology. Maths is good if you want to do a bit of economics. Overall though those four A levels are pretty decent enough and varied.

[mgd108]

Does anyone think Geology, English Literature, Psychology and Geography is a good combination for keeping my options open?

[L'onclesoul]

Doing both geology and geography doesn't exactly scream out 'open options'.. Pick one or the other if you're not sure!


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[MoonDragon]

Omg guys I so need help with this!

I'm sooooo confused about what courses to do and how many, i'm thinking mainly ICT but the one i've found is mainly AS levels so its like -__-'

I wanna do Computer Science with Games Dev at Uni, worth 280-300 UCAS points but i'm not sure what routes to go down >.<

Like college wise since I didn't bother going before because I mainly wanted to do work/apprenticeships but I had changed my mind a while ago that it was something I really wanted to do.

Please help!

[crc290]

(Original post by mgd108)
Does anyone think Geology, English Literature, Psychology and Geography is a good combination for keeping my options open?

If you plan on going to university, keeping your options open often isn't the best idea. Many universities, or more rather, their courses, require you study specific subjects at A-level, so you should really be thinking about what you want to do as a degree now.

For example, if you decided you wanted to study Geology at university during your A-levels, you might be in a difficult position as you are often required to have two sciences from Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

In short, try to think of a general field you'd like to go into after A-levels, and base your choices around that instead of taking a wide range

[StarryInk07]

Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right thread for my post but I thought I'd give it a try anyway. ^^" I'm starting Spanish, Maths, Geography, Latin, English Literature AS this September, but I'm also taking my Chinese A2. I'm just worried it's all a bit much because a lot of people say they struggle with 5 subjects let alone 6 which is a ridiculous number. I'm hoping to study Spanish and Arabic at university, and I was wondering if I were to drop a subject, which subject would it be best to drop bearing in mind the course I want to study? Obviously, I have to take Spanish. I can't get out of Chinese or Maths (parents... *sigh* ) and I don't want to drop English. So (after that awkward long-winded ramble) would it be more sensible to drop Latin or Geography if it came to it? Thanks. I'd be grateful for any advice you guys can give.

[LauraEmilyT]

(Original post by StarryInk07)
Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right thread for my post but I thought I'd give it a try anyway. ^^" I'm starting Spanish, Maths, Geography, Latin, English Literature AS this September, but I'm also taking my Chinese A2. I'm just worried it's all a bit much because a lot of people say they struggle with 5 subjects let alone 6 which is a ridiculous number. I'm hoping to study Spanish and Arabic at university, and I was wondering if I were to drop a subject, which subject would it be best to drop bearing in mind the course I want to study? Obviously, I have to take Spanish. I can't get out of Chinese or Maths (parents... *sigh* ) and I don't want to drop English. So (after that awkward long-winded ramble) would it be more sensible to drop Latin or Geography if it came to it? Thanks. I'd be grateful for any advice you guys can give.

Probs geog.
I did 5 subjects, Spanish, geog, textiles, art all AS & world dev at A2 & not struggled but I don't think I've past world dev. Art & textiles doesn't require u to think whereas maths will!
I'd keep Latin as it will help as a language if u wanna do Spanish.
Also geog isn't hard academically however when it comes to the exam you have to be able to remember an awful lot, especially in cold environments which is one of 3 optional topics u have to do as part of unit 1, lots of processes & landforms!


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[simon-123]

I am considering taking Bio, Chem, Maths, Geography and either Physics or Economics.

I am just wondering what topics are in A Level Physics?

[usycool1]

(Original post by simon-123)
I am considering taking Bio, Chem, Maths, Geography and either Physics or Economics.

I am just wondering what topics are in A Level Physics?

What exam board?

[simon-123]

(Original post by usycool1)
What exam board?

OCR

[Tullia]

(Original post by simon-123)
I am just wondering what topics are in A Level Physics?

AQA A specification: http://store.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/pdf/AQA-2450-W-SP.PDF
AQA B specification: http://store.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/pdf/AQA-2455-W-SP.PDF
OCR A specification: http://pdf.ocr.org.uk/download/kd/oc..._gce_spec.pdf?
OCR B specification: http://pdf.ocr.org.uk/download/kd/oc..._gce_spec.pdf?
Edexcel specification: http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocu...4%20260510.pdf

I'm currently taking A-level Physics with AQA A, so if that is who you'll be with then I'll be able to answer any questions better than I would otherwise.

[lbsf1]

Guys. I'm looking to do mechanical engineering at uni after A levels, hopefully at Loughborough. (Meng not Beng)

What I'm thinking of doing is.

1st year:
Maths AS
History AS
Physics AS
Computing AS

2nd Year:
Maths A2
History A2
Physics A2
Further Maths AS

I know that this is only 3 full A levels however I think that it will give me a much broader knowledge on skills that are usefull in mech eng (hence the Computing AS) and the need for very good maths (hence the further maths AS aswell.)

I also have done philosophy AS in year 11 this year (probably getting either a B or an A if lucky.)

Will that list of subjects be ok to get into loughborough (or similar top uni for mechanical engineering), but are they also subjects that high grades are achievable in as they are more difficult subjects.

Thanks
lbs

[Chief Wiggum]

(Original post by lbsf1)
Guys. I'm looking to do mechanical engineering at uni after A levels, hopefully at Loughborough. (Meng not Beng)

What I'm thinking of doing is.

1st year:
Maths AS
History AS
Physics AS
Computing AS

2nd Year:
Maths A2
History A2
Physics A2
Further Maths AS

I know that this is only 3 full A levels however I think that it will give me a much broader knowledge on skills that are usefull in mech eng (hence the Computing AS) and the need for very good maths (hence the further maths AS aswell.)

I also have done philosophy AS in year 11 this year (probably getting either a B or an A if lucky.)

Will that list of subjects be ok to get into loughborough (or similar top uni for mechanical engineering), but are they also subjects that high grades are achievable in as they are more difficult subjects.

Thanks
lbs

Could it not be better to do Maths, Further Maths, Computing, and Physics to A2? I'd have thought A2s in Further Maths and Computing would be more useful than an A2 in History with AS Levels in Further Maths and Computing.

[zeezee180]

If i took Biology, Chemistry, philosophy and english lit and then dropped Chemistry in the first year, is that ok for a degree in Biomedical Science?

[Tullia]

(Original post by zeezee180)
If i took Biology, Chemistry, philosophy and english lit and then dropped Chemistry in the first year, is that ok for a degree in Biomedical Science?

It would depend upon where you wish to apply, but having had a quick check here http://search.ucas.com/cgi-bin/hsrun...ord=BIOMEDICAL I've found that the majority would prefer you to have both Biology and Chemistry at A2, and if you don't have both of those then you require a subject from a limited choice (Geography, Psychology, Maths, etc.).

[bluelezah]

Hi! I am starting my a levels on september and i would want to take Maths, English lit., Biology.

I'm confused what i would choose for my 4/5th a level
if i would take Business Studies as a full A level

Or

Religious Studies As and A2 and Economics AS( the full course isn't offered in our school)

Thank you!😄


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[Tullia]

(Original post by bluelezah)
Hi! I am starting my a levels on september and i would want to take Maths, English lit., Biology.

I'm confused what i would choose for my 4/5th a level
if i would take Business Studies as a full A level

Or

Religious Studies As and A2 and Economics AS( the full course isn't offered in our school)

Thank you!😄

Do you have an idea of what course you wish to study at university?

Your three choices are respectable subjects and offer variety and so I'm assuming it won't matter so much which of the two options you decide to choose. I'll be able to give better advice if I know what your aspirations are though.

[bluelezah]

(Original post by Tullia)
Do you have an idea of what course you wish to study at university?

Your three choices are respectable subjects and offer variety and so I'm assuming it won't matter so much which of the two options you decide to choose. I'll be able to give better advice if I know what your aspirations are though.

I want to study business or economics in university😄


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[Tullia]

(Original post by bluelezah)
I want to study business or economics in university

I know many universities expect variety in subjects when applying to Economics, and you definitely have that covered already in your first three choices. Economics isn't always a requirement at A-level for entry into an Economics degree, but if you were to take it then I would recommend making sure your college put in any application that you were only able to take it to AS.

Business Studies is seen as a 'soft' subject, even if applying for a Business Studies degree. Religious Studies isn't particularly the strongest subject choice, but on a whole I would advise you to opt for taking Religious Studies and Economics.