Maths or Statistics A-level?!

Hii

so I'm currently studying GCSEs and choosing A-levels to do in college. I'm basically choosing between Maths and Statistics but its so hard!! I do Statistics GCSE and I really like it but I'm concerned that continuing it wont give me the same opportunities as maths basically?
I know maths counts as a science, but does statistics? (like if a uni course wanted a 'science', would statistics count)
also, is Statistics seen as a 'soft subject'?
Any answers/opinions appreciated :smile:

Reply 1

emduck

In Maths A level you can do two statistics modules within it. I guess it would depend on what you want to do in the future, as in general I would say maths is more useful as it will open up many courses to you- it is a facilitating subject. I haven't really heard much on statistics- it isn't offered anywhere near me. Looking online I can't see anything suggesting it is a 'soft' subject. If you want to do something science-related I would recommend maths personally.

Reply 2

username2994340

Thanks, I'm actually leaning more towards economics/politics rather than science...So would you still recommend maths?

Reply 3

emduck

Original post by avamaeh

Thanks, I'm actually leaning more towards economics/politics rather than science...So would you still recommend maths?

I would still recommend maths, as it may be more valued by universities. However at the end of the day, if you prefer statistics, do that instead. But I have listed below some random universities views for Economics and Politics.
-Oxford for PPE recommend Maths at least to AS level, as they say many successful applicants have got this.
-Edinburgh University require it.
-UCL don't do Econ + politics but they require maths for economics
- Manchester don't really require it, they require one of a range which includes maths.
-Sheffield don't mind what you have at all
-Bath requires maths
-Hull doesn't mind what you have

I have links below to each of the pages, I hope this is useful. (Also it just occurred to me that you said economics/politics sorry for all the economics and politics!)
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses-listing/philosophy-politics-and-economics?wssl=1
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/degrees/index.php?action=programme&code=LL12
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate/degrees/economics-bsc-econ/
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2017/05137/baecon-economics-and-politics/entry-requirements/#course-profile
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/prospectus/courseDetails.do?id=LL122017
http://www.bath.ac.uk/study/ug/prospectus/subject/economics-politics/entry-requirements/
http://beta.www.hull.ac.uk/Study/UG/2017/philosophy-politics-economics.aspx#entry

Reply 4

hiq

edit: forgot about the new a level reforms. you can only specialise in stats if you take further maths and pick further
statistics 1 and 2.

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Reply 5

S.G.

Original post by avamaeh

Hii

Won't you have the new Maths A level i.e there is no modules like S1 and S2. Hence this gives you the option to do the Pure Maths and Stats paper

Reply 6

Mr M

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Original post by emduck

In Maths A level you can do two statistics modules within it.

This information is incorrect. A level maths has been reformed and no longer contains such modules.

Reply 7

Mr M

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Original post by hiq

You could always do maths and take two statistics modules, S1, S2.

Nope. There are new A level mathematics specifications in 2017 and they all do not offer the opportunity to specialise in statistics.

Reply 8

emduck

Original post by Mr M

This information is incorrect. A level maths has been reformed and no longer contains such modules.

Thank you for letting me know, when I posted that I wasn't familiar with the new reformed A Level

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Reply 9

roham22

Original post by Mr M

Nope. There are new A level mathematics specifications in 2017 and they all do not offer the opportunity to specialise in statistics.

Hi
Thanks you for useful information
I'm going to sit exam on june for math a level
I'm doing c1 c2 c3 c4
And I'm gonna do M1 and M2
Do you think M1 M2 are easier than other subjects?
And could you please recommend to text book for m1 m2 in edxcle
Thank you

Reply 10

Mr M

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Original post by roham22

No I don't think M1 and M2 is the easiest route. D1 and S1, D1 and M1 or M1 and S1 are probably all easier.

I'd use the Edexcel endorsed text books by Keith Pledger.