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Choosing A-Levels - Maths Degree

I am currently studying maths and further maths a-levels from home as I have several chronic illnesses and attending college or sixth form isn't an option for me. I am achieving A/B grades in these a-levels and I would like to go to university to study mathematics however I need another a-level. My question is which a-level should I choose? I know I have limited options because I study from home but which a-level would look best on my UCAS application?
Physics if possible, though may be difficult due to practicals.
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Original post by rache11ouise
I am currently studying maths and further maths a-levels from home as I have several chronic illnesses and attending college or sixth form isn't an option for me. I am achieving A/B grades in these a-levels and I would like to go to university to study mathematics however I need another a-level. My question is which a-level should I choose? I know I have limited options because I study from home but which a-level would look best on my UCAS application?


The natural/physical sciences have a practical element to them so best not to go for them.
You could try economics. Although there is very basic maths involved, you are still encouraged and taught to think analytically and evaluate.
Original post by rache11ouise
I am currently studying maths and further maths a-levels from home as I have several chronic illnesses and attending college or sixth form isn't an option for me. I am achieving A/B grades in these a-levels and I would like to go to university to study mathematics however I need another a-level. My question is which a-level should I choose? I know I have limited options because I study from home but which a-level would look best on my UCAS application?


Economics might be good! Has an element of maths in it and could be interesting:h:
Computing - programming requires a similar type of thinking to mathematics
Original post by rache11ouise
I am currently studying maths and further maths a-levels from home as I have several chronic illnesses and attending college or sixth form isn't an option for me. I am achieving A/B grades in these a-levels and I would like to go to university to study mathematics however I need another a-level. My question is which a-level should I choose? I know I have limited options because I study from home but which a-level would look best on my UCAS application?


Usually Physics, computer science, geography, economics and accountancy would fit well. in your circumstances the latter 2 probably.

http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9mSs2gHFRRWNmAAg.9LBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTByaW11dnNvBGNvbG8DaXIyBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg--/RV=2/RE=1444185480/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.furthermaths.org.uk%2f/RK=0/RS=XlR8Os2e_XApQX2IaOBOjG5MItY-

This may also be of help to you.
Original post by rache11ouise
I am currently studying maths and further maths a-levels from home as I have several chronic illnesses and attending college or sixth form isn't an option for me. I am achieving A/B grades in these a-levels and I would like to go to university to study mathematics however I need another a-level. My question is which a-level should I choose? I know I have limited options because I study from home but which a-level would look best on my UCAS application?


Well, I did A-level Maths, Further Maths and Physics.

You have to have a focused, no-nonsense approach in terms of your choices if you're serious about doing a maths degree.
Economics seems like an easy enough A-level to self-teach due to its lack of practical work. I think as long as you have Maths and FM the universities won't mind what your third A-level is. I am doing Maths, Biology and History and I also want to do a Mathematics degree (doing FM during my Gap year) so they don't all have to be Mathematical :biggrin:. Good Luck!
http://www.furthermaths.org.uk/

sorry something went wrong with the earlier link
Once you've got maths and further maths, the third one doesn't matter much. Pick something that you enjoy / will do well at.
Ive been looking at taking physics using the new specification from edexcel however looking at the new specification for as-level physics on the edexcel website I can see that the as-level is now made up of two exams of equal weight (50%). As I am studying from home would it be possible to sit one of the exams in June 2016 (PAPER 1) and the following exam in June 2017 (PAPER 2) therefore completing the as-level over two years.

(http://qualifications.pearson.com/co...el-Physics.pdf)

I have checked the edexcel entry fee PDF and there isn't an option on the new specification for individual unit entries, only a lump sum for the whole as-level.

(http://qualifications.pearson.com/co...-2015-2016.pdf)

Any advice or guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated, thank you
Original post by rache11ouise
Ive been looking at taking physics using the new specification from edexcel however looking at the new specification for as-level physics on the edexcel website I can see that the as-level is now made up of two exams of equal weight (50%). As I am studying from home would it be possible to sit one of the exams in June 2016 (PAPER 1) and the following exam in June 2017 (PAPER 2) therefore completing the as-level over two years.

(http://qualifications.pearson.com/co...el-Physics.pdf)

I have checked the edexcel entry fee PDF and there isn't an option on the new specification for individual unit entries, only a lump sum for the whole as-level.

(http://qualifications.pearson.com/co...-2015-2016.pdf)

Any advice or guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated, thank you


Your best bet would be to contact edexcel about this. my worry with physics is the practical side and how it fits in with home working

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