[thnkhppythghts]

Sorry if this is in the wrong section, my first post :O

Ok, so basically, I have NO IDEA what I want to be, all I know is that I want to go to university. The subjects that I am interested in taking are either Computing (not science) or Law

I'm currently doing AS History, EnglishLit, ICT and Psychology. My problem is that in order for me to take Computing (the one I'm leaning onto most) at uni, I would need Alevel Maths, and possibly physics. That would require me to stay behind for an additional 2 years to take those a levels.
OR I could try Law, but that would require me to get an A/A* in Eng+History and at the moment I'm not sure I can because it's bloody difficult :'(

HELP ME! What should I do? Go for Law (which I hear requires a LOT of extra activities because it's so competitive) or spend 4 years of my life doing A levels? >.<

[charcharchar]

this may (or may not help) but if you wanted to stay for less time, and work very very hard in order to achieve your aim, there's a website which you can use in order to achieve these a-levels in a year

here's the link for you
http://www.oxfordcollege.ac/courses/...prodlist&id=17

sorry if its no use but may help

[bramz19]

(Original post by thnkhppythghts)
Sorry if this is in the wrong section, my first post :O

Ok, so basically, I have NO IDEA what I want to be, all I know is that I want to go to university. The subjects that I am interested in taking are either Computing (not science) or Law

I'm currently doing AS History, EnglishLit, ICT and Psychology. My problem is that in order for me to take Computing (the one I'm leaning onto most) at uni, I would need Alevel Maths, and possibly physics. That would require me to stay behind for an additional 2 years to take those a levels.
OR I could try Law, but that would require me to get an A/A* in Eng+History and at the moment I'm not sure I can because it's bloody difficult :'(

HELP ME! What should I do? Go for Law (which I hear requires a LOT of extra activities because it's so competitive) or spend 4 years of my life doing A levels? >.<

Law doesn't require extra-curricular activities, just to clear that up. I'd say go for Computing, it sounds like that's what you really want to do. I don't know if you'd need to do Physics as well as Maths, in which case you could get Maths done in a year.

[thnkhppythghts]

(Original post by bramz19)
Law doesn't require extra-curricular activities, just to clear that up. I'd say go for Computing, it sounds like that's what you really want to do. I don't know if you'd need to do Physics as well as Maths, in which case you could get Maths done in a year.

I know it doesn't specifically state that it does, but it helps a lot because Law is supposed to be really competitive. My friend is trying to get into Law, and she's been doing lots of extra activities in her free time in order to up her chances a little. I don't mind the activities, it's more the fact that I don't know what kind of law I would even do if I apply

As for computing, it's more the easier subject for me, rather than the one I want most. I just happen to be good at ICT (one of the typical asian traits lol ^^), but it has a requirement of maths and some uni's want physics too. That would mean 4 years on A levels... >.<

[thnkhppythghts]

(Original post by charcharchar)
here's the link for you
http://www.oxfordcollege.ac/courses/...prodlist&id=17

Thanks for the link. I would soooo do that, except it costs £365.00............-.-
Any chance I could get it for free? lol

[Mr Inquisitive]

Mathematics/Physics intensive A-Level? It would be your best bet for Computing; Computing A-Level is pretty much disregarded.

[bramz19]

(Original post by thnkhppythghts)
I know it doesn't specifically state that it does, but it helps a lot because Law is supposed to be really competitive. My friend is trying to get into Law, and she's been doing lots of extra activities in her free time in order to up her chances a little. I don't mind the activities, it's more the fact that I don't know what kind of law I would even do if I apply

As for computing, it's more the easier subject for me, rather than the one I want most. I just happen to be good at ICT (one of the typical asian traits lol ^^), but it has a requirement of maths and some uni's want physics too. That would mean 4 years on A levels... >.<

I don't think it helps at all tbh; having a solid reason for wanting to study Law is much more important than having Grade 8 violin and volunteering until the cows come home. So don't let the notion that you'll have to do tons of activities cloud your logic, because it isn't true. I don't think many applicants for Law will know precisely what kind of law they want to do. I've certainly got a couple of ideas and I'm interested by lots of different things, but I'm pretty open to most of them. I'm sure most people make up their minds about it at university, so don't let that be an issue either.

The two extra years would be a pain in the ass I suppose. I'm not sure anyone can really help you that much with this, you've just got to think hard about it and look around at some university websites to get a gist of the courses. I'm pretty sure your subject combination will stand you in good stead for Law at decent unis, especially if you can pull out good grades for English and History. Good luck with it, quote me again if you've got any more questions

[thnkhppythghts]

(Original post by bramz19)
I don't think it helps at all tbh; having a solid reason for wanting to study Law is much more important than having Grade 8 violin and volunteering until the cows come home. So don't let the notion that you'll have to do tons of activities cloud your logic, because it isn't true. I don't think many applicants for Law will know precisely what kind of law they want to do. I've certainly got a couple of ideas and I'm interested by lots of different things, but I'm pretty open to most of them. I'm sure most people make up their minds about it at university, so don't let that be an issue either.

Nah, that's about it really. I guess I have no choice but to do some work experience in the summer and see if Law is for me :/ Thanks anyways

[abdkam]

I think you should do the computing. If you think realistically you would complete Alevels and uni and then still not want to do law. so u will still end up going back to computing. so u might just stick with it now instead of sufferering later on.

Advice: dont do physics---its a killer. i think u would just need maths tbh!!

[thnkhppythghts]

Thank you for all the replies. I've decided to go for Computing as my first option. If that fails, I'll go for Law (probs at somewhere not too high up in the league tables like St Mary's).

[Implo]

Law is very hard work, unless your really passionate about it you won't do very well which will lead to no job in Law ---> Waste of time and money and effort.

Keep this in mind.