What A-levels for a university course in Physics & Philosophy?

I am currently planning on going to university to do Physics & Philosophy, not sure which university yet but I have a few in mind that have good departments and the right course, but for a Physics & Philosophy degree should I go for Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Religious Ethics and Philosophy? (We don't do an A-level in just Philosophy at my school). I want to become a professor at a university - when I finish the course and hopefully a PhD - in Physics/Maths and Philosophy, as I am passionate about all of the above subjects. Thanks in advance.

Reply 1

returnmigrant

You simply need to check the admissions requirements for each course (they will be different) on each University website.

As one example - KCL - A levels AAA/A*AB, Compulsory subjects, Either AAA (including Mathematics and Physics) or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa).

You might also be interested in a 4 year degree in Arts & Sciences a Birmingham (with a Year Abroad) - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/liberal-arts-and-sciences/index.aspx

PS.I suggest you do not mention your rather gauche ambition of being a Professor on your UCAS form - highly presumptuous (and naive).

Reply 2

orporman

Ok, thanks returnmigrant :smile:

And a professor is all I have ever wanted to be for a long period of time, because I keep flicking back and forth from what I want to be: a doctor, an engineer, in politics, lawyer, but I think the professor stands out to me the most, so that's what I'm going to work towards. But I won't put it in the UCAS form. :smile:

Reply 3

alow

The 4 subjects you said sound good for Physics and Philosophy. Try to do quite a few mechanics modules in Maths if you can though, it'll really help for physics.