Problems with choosing A Levels for PPE

There is some variation between unis as to the subjects they prefer; some have lists, which can vary from 70+ subjects to just the facilitating subjects. For 'top' unis it is generally a good idea to have 1 or 2 facilitating subjects, but you won't be rejected for doing 1 or 2 that are not as long as your combination of subjects is good (1/2 traditional subjects, meets any subject-specific requirements & no crossover of content).
Have a look at this for info on subjects that unis prefer/don't prefer: http://www.theguardian.com/education/2011/feb/01/university-preferred-a-levels

Also the Russell Group guidance: http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices.aspx

Maybe classical civilisation, psychology, geology, statistics, history of art, anthropology or environmental studies (although I know most schools/colleges do not offer all of these) as a 4th.

LSE has a list of 'non-preferred' low tier subjects here: http://www.lse.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/howToApply/lseEntryRequirements.aspx

Essentially, I think your subject choices depend on the sort of uni you're considering; doing sociology and politics, for example, would probably not be ok for Oxford but would be for most other places. Similarly, Maths would be pretty much a definite for Oxford but not necessarily anywhere else.

What sort of grades have you got to date/are you planning on applying for Oxford?

The links were very helpful actually, thank you so much I'm entering year 12 so I haven't given unis serious thought, although I have browsed some websites.



I'm not 100% about Oxford as my results are below their average - 3A* 6A 2B. I'll wait until A Levels to make a firm decision, but I would like to go to a top 10-15 uni.