Which Unis for Math&Phil?

Which universities can I realistically apply to to study Mathematics and Philosophy Joint Hons?

I have GCSE 9A*s 2As, I took A-level Maths a year early (A* incl. 97 and 100 in C3 and C4) and am now studying for my A2s in Further Maths (A), English Lit. (B) and Physics (A). I also did AS Computing (A). The school are currently appealing the whole year's English exam grades so that B may go up to an A. Either way I am fairly confident that I can get an A in A2 English.

I am considering Oxford, Warwick, Durham, Lancaster, Bristol, York and Manchester. Which of these are good/ realistic choices? In particular can I make a realistic application to Oxford?

Apart from that how can I whittle down this list to five universities?

Thanks,
Charles

Which universities can I realistically apply to to study Mathematics and Philosophy Joint Hons?

I have GCSE 9A*s 2As, I took A-level Maths a year early (A* incl. 97 and 100 in C3 and C4) and am now studying for my A2s in Further Maths (A), English Lit. (B) and Physics (A). I also did AS Computing (A). The school are currently appealing the whole year's English exam grades so that B may go up to an A. Either way I am fairly confident that I can get an A in A2 English.

I am considering Oxford, Warwick, Durham, Lancaster, Bristol, York and Manchester. Which of these are good/ realistic choices? In particular can I make a realistic application to Oxford?

Apart from that how can I whittle down this list to five universities?

Thanks,
Charles

You can certainly make a realistic application to Oxford.

But have you considered Computer Science and Philosophy? See http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ugrad/Computer_Science_and_Philosophy. Just a suggestion....

Just to be clear, you have AS levels in English Lit (B) and Physics (A), Computing (A) which you have dropped, along with A* in A level Maths?

If so then I'd say that applying to Oxford would be a good idea, particularly as the admissions for Maths and Philosophy might be easier than straight Maths.

You will have to answer some different questions on the Oxford MAT due to choosing the combined degree too.

The MAT exam is difficult, and it is the main factor in admissions to Oxford. You will also need to interview well in both Maths and Philosophy based interviews. The point I'm trying to make is that your grades won't hold you back, but your preparation for the above is still very important.

So your choices are:
Oxford (A*A*A)
Warwick (A*A*A+2/A*AA+1)
Durham (A*AA?)
Lancaster (AAB)
Bristol (AAA)
York (AAB)
Manchester (A*BB)

I think that you should definitely apply to Oxford, Warwick, Durham because your maths modules so far look to be very good. I'm assuming that due to 97 and 100 in c3 and c4 that your other modules would be very good, if you have a UMS average over 93% then definitely apply to Durham. Manchester looks like a very good backup, don't be put off by the low offer because it is a very good university, and the offer is only low because you do further maths. Then either Lancaster/Bristol/York, it is all down to personal preference. The bottom line is you will be fine with any of these universities.