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Is a level comp sci worth it if I never took it before?

I am taking maths, Econ and physics, but I never took Econ at igcse. For a few places, I need 4 AS levels. Is taking comp sci a bad decision since I also didn't take it at igcse?

Reply 1

oceanb1ue

computer science a level assumes you haven't taken the gcse subject so the content builds up from the basics. there's a reason sixth forms don't require you to do it for gcse in order to take the a-level subject, so don't worry about it! plus gcse computer science doesn't have that much content so you're not starting with a massive disadvantage. you might want to learn the basics of programming ahead of starting computer science a-level as it will help you but ultimately it's going to be taught from scratch.

Reply 2

McGinger

Are you asking about A level comp sci - or economics?

And what do you mean by " For a few places, I need 4 AS levels." - do you mean Universities?

Reply 3

melamine

I’m asking about A level comp sci - I mentioned Econ so people know it’s also a new subject for me since taking two new subjects might be too much. Also, yes some universities in Europe need four AS levels and A levels and if I go to Canada I can take four AS in year 12 and go straight to uni.

Reply 4

McGinger

Original post by melamine

if I go to Canada I can take four AS in year 12 and go straight to uni.

Do your family have lots of money to pay overseas fees and living costs?

Reply 5

ThiagoBrigido

Original post by McGinger

Do your family have lots of money to pay overseas fees and living costs?

WOW !! Is that a real question? It might not be so obvious to you but some people can afford it.

Reply 6

McGinger

Original post by ThiagoBrigido

but some people can afford it.

And many 17 year olds assume that either all education is free - or that Student Loans cover overseas degrees.

Reply 7

melamine

Original post by McGinger

And many 17 year olds assume that either all education is free - or that Student Loans cover overseas degrees.

Some universities in Europe are priced amazingly for international students, and I’m lucky enough to have my parents offer to pay overseas fees whether I go to the UK , Canada or Europe (we live in the Middle East and I’m taking IAS and IAL)