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Need help on A-Level choices, I choose tomorrow! :S

Hi. I got my GCSE results today, 2 A's, 4 B's and 3 C's.

I choose my A-Level subjects tomorrow. I've decided I want to do Psychology and ICT, but I'm torn between History and Business Studies for a third subject (I really don't want to do four.)

In GCSE History, I felt like I tried my hardest and still ended up with a C. For Business Studies, I didn't feel challenged a whole lot and came out with an A, and I did enjoy it, and feel like it's better as a qualification than History?

However, I'm curious about what A-Level Business Studies actually entails. What will I be doing?

I'll be going to Belfast Met - Titanic Quarter Campus in Northern Ireland.

Many thanks!

Reply 1

Annabel6

Would your school allow you to start off taking four then drop one in the first few weeks depending on which you prefer?

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Reply 2

Monk Aang

Original post by Annabel6

Would your school allow you to start off taking four then drop one in the first few weeks depending on which you prefer?

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Not in the first few weeks I don't think, I think I'd have to take it for the full year and then drop it if I don't like it, and I'd also be taking up a spot in a class that someone else who actually wants to do the subject will miss D:

Reply 3

Annabel6

Original post by Monk Aang

Oh well, I just suggested it because quite a few people did that in my sixth form - I'd still ask your teachers if it is an option! If you know which exam board business is then I'd say probably have a look at the specification which can usually be found on the exam board website.

Also A levels are a huge step up from GCSE so you'd have a much greater chance in getting a decent grade from an A in GCSE than a C. I have known people who really worked a lot harder at A level than GCSE and increased C grades though so don't only choose business for that reason :smile:

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Reply 4

parentlurker

Do you think you might want to go to university later? If so you should choose subjects that might help. Reading this would be wise http://www.russellgroup.org/InformedChoices-latest.pdf

If you want to study psychology at university maths is better regarded than studying psychology.