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So sorry to take up any of your time with such a boring and predictable thread as this one, but I really do need some good ol' TSR help and advice regarding my future plans...
Basically I am aiming for a degree in English, and would like to try my hand at applying to Cambridge, as well as UCL and a few others. Whilst I'm not trying to be overly strategic about my A-level options, I do want to make sure that they will not limit me in any way with this in mind, as I'm sure you can understand.
It all concerns five subjects - English Literature, Ancient History, Politics and Theatre Studies (which are offered in the 'standard teaching blocks'), and Philosophy AS, which is offered as a two-year complementary studies option. I am told that completing an A2 in Philosophy concurrently would be possible, with some extra private work, if necessary.
I am aware of Theatre Studies' lesser reputation with certain people, but it is a subject I would like to take to AS if possible. I do know that it is incredibly demanding in terms of time commitments, however, and therefore will probably be looking to drop it at A2 to free up more time for my reading of English Literature. My continuation of Ancient History is near-definite, and that of Politics likely.
If this happens, and I also decide to stick with just the AS in Philosophy, my qualifications would look like this:
A2
English Literature (OCR)
Ancient History (OCR)
Politics (EDEXCEL)
AS
English Literature (OCR)
Ancient History (OCR)
Politics (EDEXCEL)
Philosophy (AQA)
Theatre Studies (AQA)
How does this look in terms of adequate preparation for an English degree? Is there anything I ought to change, or tweak? Should I be looking to do the extra work for an A2 in Philosophy? Any thoughts will be much, much appreciated!