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Which A Levels will most benefit an English degree?

I would like to study English, preferably at a top university, and am currently making my A level choices. I have decided to study English (obviously!), History and German. For my fourth subject I am debating between Classical Civilisation and Government and Politics. Which is most beneficial/impressive? Would really appreciate any advice!

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Reply 1

Mr Faust

Whichever you choose, you will have a fantastic set of A-Levels for an English degree. Pick the one you'll do well in and enjoy the most.

Reply 2

Aurora.Rose

Your first 3 chosen subjects are perfect for an English degree, so it doesn't really matter which one you choose now, you can just go with whichever one you prefer best. However i do Classical Civilisation, which is very much focused on ancient greek literature and would probably be more relevant than Government and Politics.

Reply 3

Miss Jean Brodie

Either one of those will be fantastic, you have two essay based subjects and a language, so I shouldn't imagine you'll have much trouble getting a place! I second the poster above: pick the one you'll enjoy the most.

Reply 4

HattieScott

Thank you so much for the advice. I feel a lot better about my decisions now. Have spoken to my school about it and have chosen Classics. :-)

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Reply 5

Kayleigh.wenham3

I think government and politics would offer more beneficial skills than classical civilisation and is generally more acknowledged- I did politics and enjoyed most of it, i did history and english too excpet i did english langauge instead of german. They don't offer classics at my school (do you go to a private school?) but I probably wouldn't have chosen it anyway. As i'm coming to the end of my AS levels now, my best advice would be to chose what you enjoy, it'll make things so much better and easier in the long run.

Reply 6

curlywurly

All are amazing for an English degree!

If it helps at the beginning I took English Lit, History, German and Classical Civilisations- but I swapped to Government and Politics, which I don't regret in the slightest and I am really enjoying the course :smile: