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What alevels for a law degree

I have currently decided i am going to retake year 12 with fresh subjects to peruse a law degree. I would like to know what subjects i should take.

The list of subjects i am interested in are a level law,politics,philosophy and sociology. Bear in mind that i dont think i will meet the entry for subjects like history due to me not taking them at GCSEs. And anything with mathematics is a no no. I would like to predict that i will get 3 as in the subjects above when applying to unis like nottingham, birmingham, southampton and UCL but what subjects will get me in to do law. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
I want to do a Law degree and am doing A Level English Literature, Psychology, PE and Biology.
I highly recommend either English or a social science such as Psychology or Sociology. (A lot of the time you're asked for either English/History and a Social Science)

Politics would be great, and I'm not 100% sure what Philosophy is but it sounds good.

I do not recommend doing a Law A Level for a degree in Law.
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Original post by Jasminem97
I want to do a Law degree and am doing A Level English Literature, Psychology, PE and Biology.
I highly recommend either English or a social science such as Psychology or Sociology.

Politics would be great, and I'm not 100% sure what Philosophy is but it sounds good.

I do not recommend doing a Law A Level for a degree in Law.



I understand universities like oxbridge dont think highly of a alevel law however im not looking to apply to unis like that. And i genuinely think i would enjoy law.
Original post by tanimk98
I understand universities like oxbridge dont think highly of a alevel law however im not looking to apply to unis like that. And i genuinely think i would enjoy law.


Sorry if that had come across like that, I didn't mean to offend you:s-smilie: If you think you'll enjoy law do it - I'm doing PE and oxbridge will hate that! - I can't judge!:smile:
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Original post by Jasminem97
Sorry if that had come across like that, I didn't mean to offend you:s-smilie: If you think you'll enjoy law do it - I'm doing PE and oxbridge will hate that! - I can't judge!:smile:



aha. absolutely no offence taken, just wanted to make you understand the situation im in. Do you think i could get into say nottingham with, Law, politics and sociology.
Original post by tanimk98
aha. absolutely no offence taken, just wanted to make you understand the situation im in. Do you think i could get into say nottingham with, Law, politics and sociology.


Nottingham or Nottingham Trent?
Nottingham (RG Uni) Requirments for Law - A*AA
Nottingham Trent Requirements for Law -

280 UCAS Tariff points minimum achieved from three A-levels or equivalent*

GCSE at grade C or above in Maths and English.


Your subject combination is perfect for Nottingham Trent, and they should pretty good for Nottingham.
Because its a russell group uni - Nottingham s requirements are on par with Oxbridge Universities such as KCL and Cambridge - So i'd definitely recommend NT.
Good Luck! :smile:


Unis actually don't care if you do a law a level or not now. Even Oxford have now said they don't mind if people do it


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Original post by tanimk98
I understand universities like oxbridge dont think highly of a alevel law however im not looking to apply to unis like that. And i genuinely think i would enjoy law.



My friend did A-Level law and is at Oxford right now.

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