Is Maths A-levels Important for a Law Degree?
Hi all! I’m current a Year 11 student choosing my A levels subjects. As I’d like to study law in a top university, I was wondering if I should take maths at A-levels as I’ve been told that top universities like Oxbridge expect you to take maths? FYI, I’m planning to take history, politics and philosophy and potentially classical civilisation. Please let me know if you have any advice on my subject choices!
Hi there @valeriechan
It is good to hear that you are already considering your future studies.
For law, there really aren't any specific A levels that you need to take. (I think for Maths, you just need to get good GCSE grades).
I took A level Maths during A levels, but I have not used it at all in studying Law. I think subjects that could help you out when studying law will be History & (maybe English)? Whilst they are not compulsory, you will learn how to write essays. This is really crucial in completing coursework and exams for Uni. Politics also sounds like a good option
My sixth-form did not offer philosophy or classical civilisation. Though I think that any essay writing subjects will come in handy.
Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, I'll be happy to answer them.
Chloe
-University of Kent Student Rep
It is good to hear that you are already considering your future studies.
For law, there really aren't any specific A levels that you need to take. (I think for Maths, you just need to get good GCSE grades).
I took A level Maths during A levels, but I have not used it at all in studying Law. I think subjects that could help you out when studying law will be History & (maybe English)? Whilst they are not compulsory, you will learn how to write essays. This is really crucial in completing coursework and exams for Uni. Politics also sounds like a good option
My sixth-form did not offer philosophy or classical civilisation. Though I think that any essay writing subjects will come in handy.
Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, I'll be happy to answer them.
Chloe
-University of Kent Student Rep
Original post by University of Kent
Hi there @valeriechan
It is good to hear that you are already considering your future studies.
For law, there really aren't any specific A levels that you need to take. (I think for Maths, you just need to get good GCSE grades).
I took A level Maths during A levels, but I have not used it at all in studying Law. I think subjects that could help you out when studying law will be History & (maybe English)? Whilst they are not compulsory, you will learn how to write essays. This is really crucial in completing coursework and exams for Uni. Politics also sounds like a good option
My sixth-form did not offer philosophy or classical civilisation. Though I think that any essay writing subjects will come in handy.
Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, I'll be happy to answer them.
Chloe
-University of Kent Student Rep
It is good to hear that you are already considering your future studies.
For law, there really aren't any specific A levels that you need to take. (I think for Maths, you just need to get good GCSE grades).
I took A level Maths during A levels, but I have not used it at all in studying Law. I think subjects that could help you out when studying law will be History & (maybe English)? Whilst they are not compulsory, you will learn how to write essays. This is really crucial in completing coursework and exams for Uni. Politics also sounds like a good option
My sixth-form did not offer philosophy or classical civilisation. Though I think that any essay writing subjects will come in handy.
Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, I'll be happy to answer them.
Chloe
-University of Kent Student Rep
Hi Chloe! Thank you for your answer. It's great to know that science subjects and Maths won't really be used - I probably won't take them then. May I know if from your experience, unis tend to look more favourably upon your application upon seeing that you have taken a well rounded mix of subjects?
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- How important is English at A levels for Law?
- What’s best a levels from what degree apprenticeship wanna get in???
- Importance of A level options.
- Would I be disadvantaged if I did not do History A-level for Law?
- A Level Choices for Law
- Law or Computer Science
- HELPPP
- Should I Do Media??
- regretting not doing a-level maths
- Law Student - First year grades
- Deciding on my a levels
- Med or law?
- Would a Geography degree be appropriate for Law?
- Realistic advice for economics
- chemistry or psychology a level??
- What degree should I pick for being a detective?
- Law application
- Subject selection
- Which A-Level combination is strongest for Oxbridge Law?
- what are some good degrees with alevels economics business and maths
Latest
Trending
Last reply 2 minutes ago
Edexcel A Level Politics Paper 1 (9PL0 01) - 21st May 2024 [Exam Chat]A-levels
12
Trending
Last reply 2 minutes ago
Edexcel A Level Politics Paper 1 (9PL0 01) - 21st May 2024 [Exam Chat]A-levels
12
