Which A Levels shall I choose?

The economy is worsening by the day, I dont know too much, However I do know enough to understand that all industries are being affected.

The following are the options for A Levels I hope to study, I have made two set of choices based on colleges and courses

1st Choice

- Maths
- Economics
- ICT
- Accounting

2nd Choice

- Maths
- Computing
- ICT
- Accounting

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Any Advice of the options I have chosen in reason with the economic situation, anything you recommend etc.?

Reply 1

M_E_X

14

Inst1nct

The economy is worsening by the day, I dont know too much, However I do know enough to understand that all industries are being affected.

The following are the options for A Levels I hope to study, I have made two set of choices based on colleges and courses

1st Choice

- Maths
- Economics
- ICT
- Accounting

2nd Choice

- Maths
- Computing
- ICT
- Accounting

---

Any Advice of the options I have chosen in reason with the economic situation, anything you recommend etc.?

ICT and accounting are 'weaker' A-levels.
I'd recommend maths and economics though.

Depending on what you hope to do with your A-levels, further maths could be very useful.

Good luck mate,
James

Reply 2

Plato123

11

What do you want to study at University?

Reply 3

Ykljdsfdg

3

Never take more than 1 blacklisted A level.

Do history or something like that instead of accounting or ICT

Reply 4

Inst1nct

OP

6

I aim to progress towards a Computer Science Degree, What is the different between A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics? Also which one would be more beneficial considering my degree choice?

Reply 5

M_E_X

14

Inst1nct

I aim to progress towards a Computer Science Degree, What is the different between A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics? Also which one would be more beneficial considering my degree choice?

Further maths is basically an 'extension' to maths, with 6 extra, tougher, modules to take.
F maths (further maths) would be great for computing - far more useful than accounting. ICT and accounting are the so called "blacklisted" A-levels, try to avoid them if at all possible :smile:

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Reply 6

Inst1nct

OP

6

Ykljdsfdg

Never take more than 1 blacklisted A level.

Do history or something like that instead of accounting or ICT

Im really not good with History, Sciences :s-smilie:

Reply 7

SiaSiaSia

16

Why are you so worried about fitting your A-levels around the economy?
Besides, do what you'd enjoy. However note that I.C.T. and Accounting A-levels aren't as well regarded.

Reply 8

IrishPerson

8

the 1st choices would be much better! im doing maths and economics 2 hehe

Reply 9

Inst1nct

OP

6

Ok, So far I should go for:

- Maths
- Economics

What else?

Reply 10

IrishPerson

8

if u did ict for gcse like me no point in doing it for a level reli...thers nt much difference
u shud do english lit and business studies like me woo

Reply 11

n_251

12

Inst1nct

Ok, So far I should go for:

- Maths
- Economics

What else?

further maths? physics? computer science?

Reply 12

Zii

13

Maths
Further Maths
Any Science
Any other Science/Psychology/History/Geography/English Lit/English Lang/A Language/Art...

Don't go for ICT or Computing or anything like that, unless it's your plan to go and do Computer Science at uni or something. Choose solid A-levels.

Reply 13

Inst1nct

OP

6

I got 2 C's for English in GCSE, I wasn't really a fan, However, are there any differences from the GCSE in comparison to the A Level

Reply 14

userFN-2187

10

1st choice. 2nd choice would bore me.

Reply 15

Hasan

2

If you want to do computer science, then in addition to maths and economics I would recommend further maths and another science (preferably physics). Further maths is more desirable than a science but if you have both, then you'll have a really good chance

Reply 16

Inst1nct

OP

6

Ok

I would now be prompted to go for the following:

- Maths
- Further Maths
- Psychology
- Economics

Reply 17

Nelo Angelo

ICT isn't necessary for computer science, however if you want to go somwhere with high standards like oxford or Imperial College Further Maths will be a massive help... also dont restrict yourself too much in case you have a change of heart I started out this year looking at law but am now firmly entrenched in the computer science camp. Finally (you've probably realised this already but I've met people before who haven't) CS isn't anything like ICT in most senses, you have to be GOOD at maths to take it on, however you seem confident about your maths ability so this probably won't apply