A level combination for best unis

Hey guys,
I’m deciding my a levels for next year and idk if I should do english lit or maths (and honestly I’ve been thinking of btec creative media too). I’ll be doing one of them alongside history, psychology and french.
However, when I ask people, mostly teachers for advice half of them will tell me to do maths because it’ll broaden my studies and show unis I can write essays and work with numbers, while the other half tells me to do english as it compliments very well with history and even psychology+french.
I would like to go to a top uni, maybe Oxbridge, to study history and a language so neither of those subject are essential however both are recommended.
Is there a difference in taking very similar essay subjects and taking essay subjects and maths?
Do unis really care? Am I going to gain more skills doing maths?
Also will I be able to compete with other students if I pick creative media as a fourth subject?
Thanks

Hey guys,
I’m deciding my a levels for next year and idk if I should do english lit or maths (and honestly I’ve been thinking of btec creative media too). I’ll be doing one of them alongside history, psychology and french.
However, when I ask people, mostly teachers for advice half of them will tell me to do maths because it’ll broaden my studies and show unis I can write essays and work with numbers, while the other half tells me to do english as it compliments very well with history and even psychology+french.
I would like to go to a top uni, maybe Oxbridge, to study history and a language so neither of those subject are essential however both are recommended.
Is there a difference in taking very similar essay subjects and taking essay subjects and maths?
Do unis really care? Am I going to gain more skills doing maths?
Also will I be able to compete with other students if I pick creative media as a fourth subject?
Thanks

Just take 3 A levels. If you want to do more then take an EPQ as well and get a job or volunteer.

A 4th A level isn’t going to help your application. Especially if you’re not even that interested in either of the possible courses you’re considering.

Just take 3 A levels. If you want to do more then take an EPQ as well and get a job or volunteer.

A 4th A level isn’t going to help your application. Especially if you’re not even that interested in either of the possible courses you’re considering.

I agree, EPQ is a lot of work but is great for talking about in your CV and also in interviews for Oxbridge. If you like both subjects maybe do an AS if your school/ college offers it but unis only look at your top 3 grades and if you're looking at a top uni then 3 strong A Levels and super curriculars will be more crucial than 4 A Levels, one being random. Totally up to you though, this would just be my thoughts and good luck with your GCSE's!