A-Level Subject Options

I've been debating on which courses to take for my A levels for quite some time. I know for definite I want to study English Literature, History and Psychology; however I am unsure on which fourth subject would be best for me. I have considered taking Law as it is a subject that I am very interested in and fascinates me, however I have seen mixed reviews on the subject as it is considered 'soft' and isn't a well respected subject. I want to take subjects that are respected and Universities admire, please can someone help me choose a subject? Is Law really that bad? Thank you!

I think that the real subjects to take at A level are subjects that interest you, subjects which will compel you to work hard and achieve the top grades in them. Talk of 'soft' A levels is nothing more than subject elitism! The Russell Group Universities have recently published a list of so-called 'facilitating subjects', which include History, Geography, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Modern/Classical Languages and English Literature. However, people are mistaken in thinking that RG universities look upon any of these A levels any more favourably than, say, Law, for example. This list of subjects was intended only as guidance for people who do not know what to study at university; it was hoped that, through publishing a list of subjects that are most-commonly asked for to study courses at university, people with no idea of a future career would choose four of these subjects at AS level and thus have all pathways open for them when they eventually apply for university.

Eg: Biology is a facilitating subject, because a vast array of courses from Medicine to Psychology can specify that they want their appliants to possess an A level in Biology.

Read page 17 here: http://www.russellgroup.org/InformedChoices-latest.pdf

In response to your question, I think Law is a commendable subject to study at A level. My friend studies it: it requires good written English skills and there is a lot of material to cover. Don't change your choices on the grounds that someone has told you a subject is 'soft'; the subjects you take are YOUR choice

I've been debating on which courses to take for my A levels for quite some time. I know for definite I want to study English Literature, History and Psychology; however I am unsure on which fourth subject would be best for me. I have considered taking Law as it is a subject that I am very interested in and fascinates me, however I have seen mixed reviews on the subject as it is considered 'soft' and isn't a well respected subject. I want to take subjects that are respected and Universities admire, please can someone help me choose a subject? Is Law really that bad? Thank you!

I've been debating on which courses to take for my A levels for quite some time. I know for definite I want to study English Literature, History and Psychology; however I am unsure on which fourth subject would be best for me. I have considered taking Law as it is a subject that I am very interested in and fascinates me, however I have seen mixed reviews on the subject as it is considered 'soft' and isn't a well respected subject. I want to take subjects that are respected and Universities admire, please can someone help me choose a subject? Is Law really that bad? Thank you!