[physicshelpme]

Okay so basically I am not sure where to put this so I'm putting it here. I'm not sure what I want to do when I'm older but I'd like to go to a top uni. I'm thinking of an economics degree or something although that could completely change. So far, I am gonna do maths, economics and geography for a level, but I'm not sure what to do for the 4th. Would further maths be essential for an economics degree? Or if not would a psychology a-level be more worth wile to prove I can write essays? What shall I do? Thanks

[vedderfan94]

Economics will give you the essay skills. Pick further maths. It isn't essential but will help with an economics degree.

[Memphis93]

(Original post by physicshelpme)
Okay so basically I am not sure where to put this so I'm putting it here. I'm not sure what I want to do when I'm older but I'd like to go to a top uni. I'm thinking of an economics degree or something although that could completely change. So far, I am gonna do maths, economics and geography for a level, but I'm not sure what to do for the 4th. Would further maths be essential for an economics degree? Or if not would a psychology a-level be more worth wile to prove I can write essays? What shall I do? Thanks

Further Maths, definitely, particularly important for economics. However If I were you I'd take both Further Maths and Psychology. (Doing it next year though) if you are allowed to take on the 5th AS, take both

[The Bright Beast]

if you're thinking of economics, then definitely further maths! also the support for maths on here is amazing if you need help!

[Clare~Bear]

Something like history or english lit would be better for essay skills. Yes you do have to write essays in psychology, but you don't have to structure then very well to get good marks as long as the content is there.

So I'd do FM/history/lit. But if you wanted to keep your options open for a more maths subject then go for FM.

Geography is seem as soft, but especially OCR which I do, seems to be quite relevant to economics. Someone in my class last year was doing geography, economics, business and maths. They wanted to do something economicy/businessy at uni.

[physicshelpme]

I'm abit nervous that further maths may be too hard though? Especially considering I would have to do maths A level in 1 year I think?

[Vividness]

Definitely further maths as top universities like people to have it when doing an economics degree, and then you are doing exactly the same a levels as me

[thehaberprocess]

(Original post by physicshelpme)
I'm abit nervous that further maths may be too hard though? Especially considering I would have to do maths A level in 1 year I think?

It works out to be the same workload. Think of having geography and latin for a level for example, but in both lessons, you're doing maths.

[physicshelpme]

And also I'm wondering if by doing further maths my a-levels will be TOO maths based?

[yothi5]

Further maths > Psychology.

[The Bright Beast]

that's a good thing - maths needs a lot of practise. Also, if you're considering further maths, you're probably good enough to do well at it.

[Vividness]

(Original post by physicshelpme)
I'm abit nervous that further maths may be too hard though? Especially considering I would have to do maths A level in 1 year I think?

It shouldn't be much more work as you will get double the amount of teaching time compared to people not taking further maths

[physicshelpme]

(Original post by The Bright Beast)
that's a good thing - maths needs a lot of practise. Also, if you're considering further maths, you're probably good enough to do well at it.

I got an A* in year 10 but I'm not amazing at maths if that makes sense?

[tory88]

Further maths shows you are willing to accept challenges and are above competent mathematically - it can be a real boon when applying for top universities. And once you get in it proves incredibly useful for any subject with maths in (for my physics degree, further maths has been infinitely more helpful than my physics A level).

[The Bright Beast]

(Original post by physicshelpme)
I got an A* in year 10 but I'm not amazing at maths if that makes sense?

you should be fine, as long as you put in a lot of hard work, and always always ask for help when you need it, until you understand it thoroughly. and do lots and lots of past papers. I don't do further maths, but these are my experiences from 'regular' maths. Wish I had done further though.

[roflcakes1]

I don't want to put you off, but I find further maths really hard, and I know a lot of people in my class who are actually really clever find it hard/hate it. That's not to say you shouldn't take it, but I just want to give you my own experience of it. Obviously it depends on the modules your school does I guess.
However, I can't really judge your maths ability for you, so I don't know how well you'll do. If you can, speak to your maths teacher or try to find out more about the course you'll be doing. It would be a lot more useful than psychology, especially if you're aiming for top unis. If you don't take FM, I'd suggest you take another hard subject like english rather than psychology.