Hi I was wondering if maths physics and BS would be a good combination for a computer science degree, my school offers ICT btec as well So I would want to know if swapping physics with ICT btec would be the better option aswell
Hi I was wondering if maths physics and BS would be a good combination for a computer science degree, my school offers ICT btec as well So I would want to know if swapping physics with ICT btec would be the better option aswell
Looking at https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying/access-btec-entryrequirements.aspx Nottingham accept the following btec’s for computer science ‘Extended Diploma in IT, IT (Business), IT (Software Development), IT (Networking and Systems), Computer Science and Networking and Computing/Computer Science.. Pathways within STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) are also considered. Grades required: D*D*D* - DDD. Plus GCSE English at grade 4 (C) or above and GCSE Maths at grade 5 (B) or above.
Please note: Creative Media (Games Development) is not accepted.’
Hi I was wondering if maths physics and BS would be a good combination for a computer science degree, my school offers ICT btec as well So I would want to know if swapping physics with ICT btec would be the better option aswell
This is fine, swapping to BTEC ICT would actually be a slight disadvantage as more academic courses may not accept BTECs. Contrary to popular belief, A-level CS isn't required by any course and relevant content will be covered in the first year of the course. Do not consider a foundation year in your current situation.
The most important thing is that you are doing Maths, and Further Maths if you want to apply to Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Warwick and some others.
This is fine, swapping to BTEC ICT would actually be a slight disadvantage as more academic courses may not accept BTECs. Contrary to popular belief, A-level CS isn't required by any course and relevant content will be covered in the first year of the course. Do not consider a foundation year in your current situation.
The most important thing is that you are doing Maths, and Further Maths if you want to apply to Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Warwick and some others.
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Thank you very much for you quick response so as per your advice i believe Business Studies would be alright as well and also I saw a lot of universities including RG recommending a physics for a computer science degree which happened to be my reason to chose physics over BTEC ICT
Looking at https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying/access-btec-entryrequirements.aspx Nottingham accept the following btec’s for computer science ‘Extended Diploma in IT, IT (Business), IT (Software Development), IT (Networking and Systems), Computer Science and Networking and Computing/Computer Science.. Pathways within STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) are also considered. Grades required: D*D*D* - DDD. Plus GCSE English at grade 4 (C) or above and GCSE Maths at grade 5 (B) or above.
Please note: Creative Media (Games Development) is not accepted.’
Thank you so much for you response so I believe my subject combination to be a good combination for a CS degree
Thank you very much for you quick response so as per your advice i believe Business Studies would be alright as well and also I saw a lot of universities including RG recommending a physics for a computer science degree which happened to be my reason to chose physics over BTEC ICT
You don't need Physics if you're not interested in it, but I would pick another non-vocational A-level over a BTEC.