Stuggling with A-Level Choices

So I'm in Year 11 and I need to make my decisions for my A-Level choices by Monday. I am a solid all rounder but take a specific interest to the science subjects, art and history. As I don't know what to become when I'm older, its difficult to make a decision. Currently I'm choosing: Spanish (native tongue), Biology, English Lit and History. Is that good in terms of future Career Prospects ? I'm looking for something that would combine science, history and art.

Reply 1

username941859

Are there any sixth forms which do the IB in your area? That really caters for the all rounder!

Reply 2

L'Evil Fish

Original post by Mamus817

I'm wondering, whether you should bother wasting an option on Spanish if you're native? And just sit it in your own time...

I would say, maybe another science or maths?

Maths/Chemistry, English Lit, History, Biology...

Lucy96 is doing that combination (without the maths)

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Reply 3

BioGeek

Remember Biology is a massive subject and musn't be considered as another subject to do.
The work load is huge in Bio so be carefull

Reply 4

Maple

I would really recommend Chemistry, if you want to go into science that is. I'm at uni right now and having already done A-level chemistry makes everything a lot easier. I've even noticed it with friends from other courses i.e. bio sciences, biomed, biology etc.

If you thinks there's even a slight chance that you'll go into life/health sciences, medicine or dentistry then pick chemistry.

On the other hand, if all the above don't interest you, then go for something you enjoy.

Reply 5

Mamus817

Original post by Calllu-m

Are there any sixth forms which do the IB in your area? That really caters for the all rounder!

How ?

Reply 6

L'Evil Fish

Original post by Mamus817

How ?

Because you so six subjects, an extended dissertation of sorts, voluntary work... :tongue:

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Reply 7

Mamus817

sorry to be a bother, but what is an extended dissertation of sorts ?

Reply 8

jumblehunter

Don't do spanish if you're native. Universities will frown upon, judging it as an easy option, where as if you take something else they will see native spanish as a great bonus. I'd take two sciences with Eng lit and history, possibly taking the EPQ if you get the chance. That will give you both specialism to go into whatever science/ english/history degree you may decide you want to do, or alternatively demonstrate a range of skills that are perhaps transferable to something you haven't thought about, or had the opportunity to study yet. Also, all of these subjects would be very highly respected, giving you a good shot at a top uni place. Besides, you'd probably be bored to death studying a language you're fluent in.

Reply 9

Mamus817

yes but they don't have to know that I am fluent in the language ?

Reply 10

L'Evil Fish

Original post by Mamus817

yes but they don't have to know that I am fluent in the language ?

They will... If you're native...

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Reply 11

username941859

Original post by Mamus817

How ?

The IB you have to do English a second language a social subject a science maths at one of three levels and then a second social subject science or another foreign language or an art.