Which subjects is best with maths, further maths and physics? (A-Level)?
What goes better with Maths, Further Maths and physics?
--> Economics
--> Computing
--> Another?
I would like to go to university but not exactly sure what I would like to study (obviously one of my a levels)
--> Economics
--> Computing
--> Another?
I would like to go to university but not exactly sure what I would like to study (obviously one of my a levels)
(edited 11 years ago)
Reply 1
Another science would be good since I take it you're going down that route with all the maths subjects? If you were sure you wanted to be an accountant/finance or something like that you could just leave it with those three and choose a couple you enjoyed.
I'm doing the maths, further M, physics, geography and chemistry...and i know someone doing maths, further, physics, chemistry and economics.
You sound like you haven't really looked into university options yet? Have a look at what courses you might like to do then work backwards. Failing that just try and get subjects that will go together and that you'll enjoy
I'm doing the maths, further M, physics, geography and chemistry...and i know someone doing maths, further, physics, chemistry and economics.
You sound like you haven't really looked into university options yet? Have a look at what courses you might like to do then work backwards. Failing that just try and get subjects that will go together and that you'll enjoy
Original post by fan1597534862
Why goes better with Maths, Further Maths and physics?
--> Economics
--> Computing
--> Another?
I would like to go to university but not exactly sure what I would like to study (obviously one of my a levels)
--> Economics
--> Computing
--> Another?
I would like to go to university but not exactly sure what I would like to study (obviously one of my a levels)
I'm planning on doing those same three A Levels along with Chemistry.
Reply 3
It depends really on what you're interested in. Those three A Levels are enough to get you into any Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Physics and Engineering (except Chemical) course. If you're interested in any of these, you can pick whatever you like as your 4th. If you took Chemistry, it would open up Medicine, many biological sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and would support many other scientific subjects. Taking up Biology wouldn't be particularly helpful since most biological sciences require Chemistry. Economics and Computing aren't required for any courses, but if you enjoy them they may be worth taking. Taking a language might be useful if you enjoy languages because it would open up "X with a year abroad" options in countries that don't speak English.
Personally, I think Chemistry would open the most doors for you, but whatever you enjoy is the best idea.
Personally, I think Chemistry would open the most doors for you, but whatever you enjoy is the best idea.
(edited 11 years ago)
Reply 4
Original post by KingKumar
I'm planning on doing those same three A Levels along with Chemistry.
This is probably the best option butttttt I suck at it and only take double science so don't won't to overload myself with science since it's only really physics I'm interested in. Thanks though
Reply 5
Original post by Chlorophile
It depends really on what you're interested in. Those three A Levels are enough to get you into any Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Physics and Engineering (except Chemical) course. If you're interested in any of these, you can pick whatever you like as your 4th. If you took Chemistry, it would open up Medicine, many biological sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and would support many other scientific subjects. Taking up Biology wouldn't be particularly helpful since most biological sciences require Chemistry. Economics and Computing aren't required for any courses, but if you enjoy them they may be worth taking. Taking a language might be useful if you enjoy languages because it would open up "X with a year abroad" options in countries that don't speak English.
Personally, I think Chemistry would open the most doors for you, but whatever you enjoy is the best idea.
Personally, I think Chemistry would open the most doors for you, but whatever you enjoy is the best idea.
This is probably the best option butttttt I suck at it and only take double science so don't won't to overload myself with science since it's only really physics I'm interested in. I don't enjoy languages so not really considering that. Thanks though
Reply 6
Do the one you enjoy the most. At A level it is worth keeping your education broad. Perhaps try something a bit less quantitative? Economics would give a good mix, but if you like it then why not History or English Lit?
Unless you really set your heart on medicine or something that requires chemistry you won't cut much out - even if you do it isn't hard to sit another A level in a gap year.
The biggest problem with studying is losing interest. If you don't enjoy it at the start, you probably won't enjoy it come exam time.
Unless you really set your heart on medicine or something that requires chemistry you won't cut much out - even if you do it isn't hard to sit another A level in a gap year.
The biggest problem with studying is losing interest. If you don't enjoy it at the start, you probably won't enjoy it come exam time.
Reply 7
I'm currently studying maths, further maths, physics, chemistry and computing all at A2.
Chemistry complements your current three nicely, and will the four will get you onto almost every science course going! (bar anything directly related to biology)
Unlike the other three, chemistry is more "Learn this, learn that, regurgitate it in the exam", and the others require an actual understanding of the material. However, if you are looking to go into science, it is a very well respected and thorough A-level.
Computing is very different. If you are good at mathematics, as you appear to be, you shouldn't find it too hard. The programming is logical, but I would advise practising in your spare time to make sure you're up to scratch. There are some things you need to learn and regurgitate, but not as many as in chemistry. I would also add that for most university computer science courses, A-level computing is not required. (Even at Oxford!)
Personally, I would strongly recommend Chemistry. That solid set of the four choices will set you up nicely, and you will probably enjoy, even though they will take a lot of your time!
Finally, if this time next year you are still undecided, you may be suited for a natural science degree. This would allow you to try a number of branches of science before letting you choose which to specialise in. I would suggest you take a look!
Chemistry complements your current three nicely, and will the four will get you onto almost every science course going! (bar anything directly related to biology)
Unlike the other three, chemistry is more "Learn this, learn that, regurgitate it in the exam", and the others require an actual understanding of the material. However, if you are looking to go into science, it is a very well respected and thorough A-level.
Computing is very different. If you are good at mathematics, as you appear to be, you shouldn't find it too hard. The programming is logical, but I would advise practising in your spare time to make sure you're up to scratch. There are some things you need to learn and regurgitate, but not as many as in chemistry. I would also add that for most university computer science courses, A-level computing is not required. (Even at Oxford!)
Personally, I would strongly recommend Chemistry. That solid set of the four choices will set you up nicely, and you will probably enjoy, even though they will take a lot of your time!
Finally, if this time next year you are still undecided, you may be suited for a natural science degree. This would allow you to try a number of branches of science before letting you choose which to specialise in. I would suggest you take a look!
Reply 8
Original post by lifelonged
Do the one you enjoy the most. At A level it is worth keeping your education broad. Perhaps try something a bit less quantitative? Economics would give a good mix, but if you like it then why not History or English Lit?
Unless you really set your heart on medicine or something that requires chemistry you won't cut much out - even if you do it isn't hard to sit another A level in a gap year.
The biggest problem with studying is losing interest. If you don't enjoy it at the start, you probably won't enjoy it come exam time.
Unless you really set your heart on medicine or something that requires chemistry you won't cut much out - even if you do it isn't hard to sit another A level in a gap year.
The biggest problem with studying is losing interest. If you don't enjoy it at the start, you probably won't enjoy it come exam time.
I think I have narrowed it down to those two purely because I don't do history or classics. I agree that the one I prefer is probably the better option but having not don't done economics before it's kinda hard to tell. This coupled with the fact that computing looks really hard and there's lots of course work leans me towards economics
Reply 9
Original post by fan1597534862
This is probably the best option butttttt I suck at it and only take double science so don't won't to overload myself with science since it's only really physics I'm interested in. I don't enjoy languages so not really considering that. Thanks though
I am also much more interested in Physics!
I would like to add to my previous post that GCSE is a poor indicator of A-level. Apart from organics, it begins to tie in with physics a lot better (although much more so at A2 than AS).
Reply 10
Original post by ExcitinglyMundane
I am also much more interested in Physics!
I would like to add to my previous post that GCSE is a poor indicator of A-level. Apart from organics, it begins to tie in with physics a lot better (although much more so at A2 than AS).
I would like to add to my previous post that GCSE is a poor indicator of A-level. Apart from organics, it begins to tie in with physics a lot better (although much more so at A2 than AS).
I know you did mention GCSE being a poor indicator but just out of interest did you do triple science because I didn't and I fear this may slightly disadvantage me. Also I would like to get another subject in there because if my sciences let me down (i.e. after a year or two I don't really enjoy them ay more I'm basically stuck with maths)
Reply 11
Original post by ExcitinglyMundane
I'm currently studying maths, further maths, physics, chemistry and computing all at A2.
Chemistry complements your current three nicely, and will the four will get you onto almost every science course going! (bar anything directly related to biology)
Unlike the other three, chemistry is more "Learn this, learn that, regurgitate it in the exam", and the others require an actual understanding of the material. However, if you are looking to go into science, it is a very well respected and thorough A-level.
Computing is very different. If you are good at mathematics, as you appear to be, you shouldn't find it too hard. The programming is logical, but I would advise practising in your spare time to make sure you're up to scratch. There are some things you need to learn and regurgitate, but not as many as in chemistry. I would also add that for most university computer science courses, A-level computing is not required. (Even at Oxford!)
Personally, I would strongly recommend Chemistry. That solid set of the four choices will set you up nicely, and you will probably enjoy, even though they will take a lot of your time!
Finally, if this time next year you are still undecided, you may be suited for a natural science degree. This would allow you to try a number of branches of science before letting you choose which to specialise in. I would suggest you take a look!
Chemistry complements your current three nicely, and will the four will get you onto almost every science course going! (bar anything directly related to biology)
Unlike the other three, chemistry is more "Learn this, learn that, regurgitate it in the exam", and the others require an actual understanding of the material. However, if you are looking to go into science, it is a very well respected and thorough A-level.
Computing is very different. If you are good at mathematics, as you appear to be, you shouldn't find it too hard. The programming is logical, but I would advise practising in your spare time to make sure you're up to scratch. There are some things you need to learn and regurgitate, but not as many as in chemistry. I would also add that for most university computer science courses, A-level computing is not required. (Even at Oxford!)
Personally, I would strongly recommend Chemistry. That solid set of the four choices will set you up nicely, and you will probably enjoy, even though they will take a lot of your time!
Finally, if this time next year you are still undecided, you may be suited for a natural science degree. This would allow you to try a number of branches of science before letting you choose which to specialise in. I would suggest you take a look!
Thank You very much for your comment, you seem the most experienced person. Your reassurance that my three will set me
up nicely for all science courses is much appreciated. I have looked into natural science and it seems like a good
fit so that's also reassuring. I will have to look into chemistry more but THANK YOU
Reply 13
Original post by fan1597534862
I know you did mention GCSE being a poor indicator but just out of interest did you do triple science because I didn't and I fear this may slightly disadvantage me. Also I would like to get another subject in there because if my sciences let me down (i.e. after a year or two I don't really enjoy them ay more I'm basically stuck with maths)
Fair enough. Yes, I did triple science, but it gave me at most a lesson advantage in each subject, and that's summed across the whole course! There are a few people in my classes that didn't take triple, and they're fine. You'll find that even the stuff you studied at GCSE is covered from a different perspective anyway.
Most colleges and sixth forms allow you to change within a few weeks of starting the course, and you always have the option of dropping a subject and taking up a new AS level at the end of year 12.
Finally, if by the end of your two year course you've done enough science, such a set of four A-levels will get you on to very many good degree courses. Don't believe me, check this out. Scroll down to Economics and Management. (Again, I'm using Oxford as an example, but I would encourage you to do your own research.)
Reply 14
Original post by fan1597534862
Thank You very much for your comment, you seem the most experienced person. Your reassurance that my three will set me
up nicely for all science courses is much appreciated. I have looked into natural science and it seems like a good
fit so that's also reassuring. I will have to look into chemistry more but THANK YOU
up nicely for all science courses is much appreciated. I have looked into natural science and it seems like a good
fit so that's also reassuring. I will have to look into chemistry more but THANK YOU
You're welcome, but I do emphasise "most science courses", not "all science courses". They may not be as helpful if you're planning on doing Biology! :-P
Original post by fan1597534862
What goes better with Maths, Further Maths and physics?
--> Economics
--> Computing
--> Another?
I would like to go to university but not exactly sure what I would like to study (obviously one of my a levels)
--> Economics
--> Computing
--> Another?
I would like to go to university but not exactly sure what I would like to study (obviously one of my a levels)
Hey this is 10 years ago, kinda just interested in how your life went from here in 10 years as a 16 yo
My daughter took physics, maths, further maths and chemistry in Alevel and EPQ. She started her degree in 2020 and has just graduated. She took physics as a degree and Chemistry wasnt of any relevance for her. She wished she had taken computer science, as in physics you do coding and the people who did computer science had that head start. She did catch up though. She used python in modules, but did extra classes in C++ as well as a side line.
Even so, 4 Alevels plus and EPQ was a lot and she almost had burnout, she nearly dropped chemistry by end of year 12 as it had a lot of content, so she put less effort in on the chemistry in year 13 and more into the other 3. Shes now finished her degree and is going to a phd in September.
Even so, 4 Alevels plus and EPQ was a lot and she almost had burnout, she nearly dropped chemistry by end of year 12 as it had a lot of content, so she put less effort in on the chemistry in year 13 and more into the other 3. Shes now finished her degree and is going to a phd in September.
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