So I'm choosing my A-levels and I have 2 definite choices (theatre studies and English) but I'm not sure what to choose for the second 2. I'd like to do computer science as one of them, but I was wondering if it would be a good idea to do maths with it (because of the maths content) and wondered if not doing maths with it would set me back.
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Well if u do maths it will help in your further study as it is required on comp science degree.
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Yeah, my thinking exactly! Thanks! :-)
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I'm studying Computer science A level and I don't believe that you need much Maths to do it so far, but its certainly helpful and a good A levle to have.
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If you have any intention of pursuing compsci at degree level, then absolutely take A level maths (and further maths+physics if possible for the very best unis). But the A level doesn't require more than basic sub-GCSE maths, there's very little maths in it at all unfortunately. By nature, it's quite a logical subject as is maths, so your maths ability may come in useful, but not your maths knowledge (at A level anyhow).
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You don't have to, but you should. Further would be an advantage if you want to do a CS degree as well.
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(Original post by UpInTheMorning)
You don't have to, but you should.
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Clearly it may not be for you though, everyone's situation is different. -
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I have done Maths and Further Maths, and from looking at course requirements, many (not all) university computer science courses require mathematics, and for some courses further mathematics can get you a contextual offer.
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(Original post by VannR)
I have done Maths and Further Maths, and from looking at course requirements, many (not all) university computer science courses require mathematics, and for some courses further mathematics can get you a contextual offer. -
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- 19-01-2015 17:51
(Original post by UpInTheMorning)
Yup. Bristol does this, IIRC.
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