What A Levels to pick for a degree in Law or Business?

You might want to check with the Universities you are considering applying to whether they value Critical Thinking; I suspect they might not...

English Lit is almost essential, French would be good, Economics would also be good, but I think Business Studies is a bit weak - perhaps History or Geography instead?

Hi, I am currently in year 11 and choosing what subjects to continue on for post-16.

My GCSE predictions are:
English Lit - A
English Lang - A*
Maths - B
French - A*
Science - A, A
Business studies - A
ICT - A
Art - A
Drama - A
Religious Studies - A

At the moment, I am thinking English Lit and Lang, French, Critical thinking (instead of general studies), Business Studies, then I am thinking Economics also.

However, I have read Economics and Business Studies is not a good choice.
My other subjects I have considered are:
Psychology, RS or Art

I know Business, RS and Art are to be considered as soft subjects.

I want to keep my options open for a career in either Law or Business and go on to do a degree at a top university in London.

What are my best A level options?

Thank you :-)

I would advise that you consider taking maths as its highly respected. French is also a good idea as universities like languages as they are deemed traditional. As for the remaining options, I would recommend History as well as Economics (which would probably be complementary if you do decide on a business studies degree, but is also essay based so would be perfectly fine if you decide on law.)

These webpages are good:
http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/media/informed-choices/InformedChoices-latest.pdf
http://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/index.php?pageid=604

Critical Thinking is just an extra instead of General Studies!
would English combined, French, Economics and say RS? I didn't do GCSE geography or history.

Would you not suggest doing English combined, French, Economics and Business Studies then?

Thank you for your help

I was about to suggest english, french and economics!

Would you say if I have got English combined, French and Economics, a fourth choice isn't a big deal?

Some unis require a pass in a fourth subject or an AS in a fourth subject, you need to check the entry requirements of unis you're consdering. Where are you thinking of? I know all of the good London unis reasonably well.

Your fourth choice is not too important in terms of what you pick as those three are strong. I do believe RS is more respected than business studies, but it's whatever you're interested in! Economics and business studies are obviously different subjects but they will have some similarities, if only in skills required but possibly in some theory, so you may want to study something that contrasts which shows you have more skills. Plus it will be more interesting for you.

Hey,

I too would like a degree in the law, however am unsure as to whether I may change my mind. I am taking Physics or Psychology - I do want to study Psychology but I like Physics a lot - History, Philosophy and Ethics and Maths.

To be honest in Law there are no real requirement other than to show your intelligence, however subject that involve analysis such as History and English are great as they give you the skills you need.

For Business I don't know, I personally would take Economics over Business only because I see it as more well respected subject and also Maths is important for these too but don't be put off (from your list Maths seems to be one of your weaker subjects).






EDIT: I just noticed you go to Kings, I go to the Peterborough School and am actually thinking of applying to go there in sixth form!

Hmm yeah! I am thinking of Kings college, UCL, Queen Mary or City.

Maybe Art then? It is something I could get an A in. Or Psychology for fourth?

Would you not suggest doing English combined, French, Economics and Business Studies then?

Thank you for your help

Yes I do go to kings! You should it is a great school!

Hi, I am currently in year 11 and choosing what subjects to continue on for post-16.

My GCSE predictions are:
English Lit - A
English Lang - A*
Maths - B
French - A*
Science - A, A
Business studies - A
ICT - A
Art - A
Drama - A
Religious Studies - A

At the moment, I am thinking English Lit and Lang, French, Critical thinking (instead of general studies), Business Studies, then I am thinking Economics also.

However, I have read Economics and Business Studies is not a good choice.
My other subjects I have considered are:
Psychology, RS or Art

I know Business, RS and Art are to be considered as soft subjects.

I want to keep my options open for a career in either Law or Business and go on to do a degree at a top university in London.

What are my best A level options?

Thank you :-)

Hi, I am currently in year 11 and choosing what subjects to continue on for post-16.

My GCSE predictions are:
English Lit - A
English Lang - A*
Maths - B
French - A*
Science - A, A
Business studies - A
ICT - A
Art - A
Drama - A
Religious Studies - A

At the moment, I am thinking English Lit and Lang, French, Critical thinking (instead of general studies), Business Studies, then I am thinking Economics also.

However, I have read Economics and Business Studies is not a good choice.
My other subjects I have considered are:
Psychology, RS or Art

I know Business, RS and Art are to be considered as soft subjects.

I want to keep my options open for a career in either Law or Business and go on to do a degree at a top university in London.

What are my best A level options?

Thank you :-)