Your experiences of these A levels
Discussion for A-Level students and for those choosing their A-Level subjects.
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsI have a friend at LSE studying Law who told me that studying Law in A levels is almost considered a crime for law students... But you're right, not ALL unis consider it that way.(Original post by Redheaded_Dancer)
No A-Level is a "soft" A-Level, to be honest.
And law schools will not reject you on the spot just because you have a Law A-Level, this is false as hell, our Law teacher has an A-Level in it and went to Durham uni. -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsYeah on that link, it does say LSE and Nottingham do not like A level law.(Original post by aysha.19)
I, along with a friend of mine, got rejected from LSE because we took Law in A levels. That's why i pointed out LSE specifically. -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsMaths (Edexcel) - Manageable jump from GCSE in my opinion, gradually breaks you into the harder maths, although I found the jump between AS and A2 was quite large. Definitely a lot more enjoyable than at GCSE.
Biology (OCR) - Fairly large jump from GCSE but you adapt quickly, the AS isn't too challenging, but the A2 makes up for that. I personally wasn't too enamoured with the subject, and it was my least favourite, but I can see why others would enjoy it. -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsMaths- I do edexcel, I found it a big jump but the GCSE was quite easy so I actually enjoyed it more at A Level, except for mechanics-eugh, which I hated.
Economics- it starts from basics, my favourite topics are usually macroeconomics
Biology-OCR course content isn't hard to understand, but revising it is impossible as there is so much content you are expected to know in minute detail, the exam is like a mind ****. -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsNot entirely true - I believe you stated above that you took Business Studies. The LSE site makes clear that both Law and Business Studies are "non-preferred", so they'll only be considered as an OK third subject if accompanied by two which aren't non-preferred. If your only other A Level was Maths, unfortunately you weren't able to satisfy this requirement.(Original post by aysha.19)
I, along with a friend of mine, got rejected from LSE because we took Law in A levels. That's why i pointed out LSE specifically. -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsOut of those I can tell you History and Law that are brilliant subjects to take. Some say that law isn't respected, believe me: it is- they'll say that Uni's that don't accept it- out of the hundred odd it's an extremely small minority. Plus law is much more challenging than history.(Original post by chelseafan)
For anyone who has recently done any of these A levels i would just like your opinions. I just want your overall thoughts. Negatives? Positives? Overall difficulty? Jump up from GCSE? Suitability for university?
Accounting
Maths
History
Economics
Law
Biology
Buisness Studies
I'm definitely picking economics and History, but im not too sure on the other two. -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsMore challenging? That seems strange... I thought law would be easier than history.(Original post by Alkain1607)
Out of those I can tell you History and Law that are brilliant subjects to take. Some say that law isn't respected, believe me: it is- they'll say that Uni's that don't accept it- out of the hundred odd it's an extremely small minority. Plus law is much more challenging than history. -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsErmm btw, i PMed so reply whenever you can.Thanks.(Original post by Tortious)
Not entirely true - I believe you stated above that you took Business Studies. The LSE site makes clear that both Law and Business Studies are "non-preferred", so they'll only be considered as an OK third subject if accompanied by two which aren't non-preferred. If your only other A Level was Maths, unfortunately you weren't able to satisfy this requirement. -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsHaha, no- I found it harder than history- law is pretty challenging a subject. Especially because you deal with abstract concepts- e.g. looking at being criminally liable for crimes that are impossible to commit- the problems with voluntary manslaughter- and having to learn tons of cases and legislation- still it is interesting and worth it. Do you have any idea what you want to do at Uni?(Original post by chelseafan)
More challenging? That seems strange... I thought law would be easier than history. -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsYeah law. I thought it would be easier than history since its considered a "soft subject"(Original post by Alkain1607)
Haha, no- I found it harder than history- law is pretty challenging a subject. Especially because you deal with abstract concepts- e.g. looking at being criminally liable for crimes that are impossible to commit- the problems with voluntary manslaughter- and having to learn tons of cases and legislation- still it is interesting and worth it. Do you have any idea what you want to do at Uni? -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsHistory (WJEC) - Really interesting, unis love it(particularly for humanities courses) but also unbelievably hard! (got an A* at GCSE, D at AS, U in a resit, B in A2 c/w and hopefully managed to scrape a C overall!)
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsThats worrying how you went from an A* to C. What do you think was the main difficulty?(Original post by H011y94)
History (WJEC) - Really interesting, unis love it(particularly for humanities courses) but also unbelievably hard! (got an A* at GCSE, D at AS, U in a resit, B in A2 c/w and hopefully managed to scrape a C overall!) -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsI did Law, Economics, Maths and History. I am now studying Law at QMUL.
Law - it was thoroughly enjoyable and it was extremely helpful for my first year, esp Criminal law. But it is considered a 'soft' subject.
Economics - again it was enjoyable. Involves remembering diagrams and good essay writing.
Maths - it takes a lot of practice. Practice, practice and practice - i think that is key!
History - I personally found it the hardest but it was interesting. I did the Tudors. -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsIt's not considered a soft subject at all- only some unis don't think it's on par with other A-levels. But they are the minority, plus some of the skills in Law A-level are very useful for degree as well. Do you mind me asking what type of entry grades you're looking for University?(Original post by chelseafan)
Yeah law. I thought it would be easier than history since its considered a "soft subject" -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsOk thanks, and congrats on your uni place. What were your grades like? And also do you have any general tips for someone who wants to study law such as extra curriculars that would be useful. thanks(Original post by lambo28)
I did Law, Economics, Maths and History. I am now studying Law at QMUL.
Law - it was thoroughly enjoyable and it was extremely helpful for my first year, esp Criminal law. But it is considered a 'soft' subject.
Economics - again it was enjoyable. Involves remembering diagrams and good essay writing.
Maths - it takes a lot of practice. Practice, practice and practice - i think that is key!
History - I personally found it the hardest but it was interesting. I did the Tudors. -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsAAA(Original post by Alkain1607)
It's not considered a soft subject at all- only some unis don't think it's on par with other A-levels. But they are the minority, plus some of the skills in Law A-level are very useful for degree as well. Do you mind me asking what type of entry grades you're looking for University? -
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsBiology is incredibly hard. It's such a massive gap from GCSE to A Levels. I would really think hard if biology is something you enjoyed or interested in because it's all about applying knowledge and using it in different cases.
As for History, it's brilliant. If you're good at remember dates, people, knowing how to structure a good essay and forming an argument, than history is for you
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Re: Your experiences of these A levelsHopefully Russell group but its early days.(Original post by Alkain1607)
Yep, then don't worry about law at A-level- it is an asset to have- shortlisted any Uni's yet?
