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I'm taking the following A-Levels:
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
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(Original post by Oneiropólos)
I'm taking the following A-Levels:
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
I'm taking the following A-Levels:
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
Best thing you can do is check on the specific university's website and look at that entry requirements to know for sure.
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(Original post by Oneiropólos)
I'm taking the following A-Levels:
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
I'm taking the following A-Levels:
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
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It is necessary to take two sciences, and preferable to take three, to study Psychology through the Natural Sciences Tripos at Cambridge. The Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Tripos however states it requires no specific subjects, although some colleges prefer or require Maths or Biology. HSPS has no preferred subjects and probably has fewer with science A-levels applying to it anyway - it actually notes an essay based subject is useful preparation.
Oxford states they highly recommend students study at least one science or maths subject, which may include Psychology, for Experimental Psychology. For Psychology, Philosophy, and Linguistics it states the same commentary on Psychology and notes Mathematics or a language is useful for the Linguistics aspect of the course.
The only course that requires multiple sciences from Oxbridge is NST at Cambridge - which doesn't even allow you to study Psychology directly until second year
There are many more "arty" Psychology courses - it's mainly more Neuroscience/biology oriented courses that will require a science background, for most it's just a bonus if there but not something they're going to count on.
Oxford states they highly recommend students study at least one science or maths subject, which may include Psychology, for Experimental Psychology. For Psychology, Philosophy, and Linguistics it states the same commentary on Psychology and notes Mathematics or a language is useful for the Linguistics aspect of the course.
The only course that requires multiple sciences from Oxbridge is NST at Cambridge - which doesn't even allow you to study Psychology directly until second year
There are many more "arty" Psychology courses - it's mainly more Neuroscience/biology oriented courses that will require a science background, for most it's just a bonus if there but not something they're going to count on.
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From the admissions officers from Oxbridge I've had come to my school, they've all said that yes, you do need a science to get into the Psychology courses, and while you would make their standard offer, you may not make a college with an A*A*A offer, as a few colleges do.
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(Original post by Oneiropólos)
I'm taking the following A-Levels:
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
I'm taking the following A-Levels:
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
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(Original post by Oneiropólos)
I'm taking the following A-Levels:
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
I'm taking the following A-Levels:
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
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(Original post by Oneiropólos)
I'm taking the following A-Levels:
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
I'm taking the following A-Levels:
-History
-Philosophy
-Psychology
And really want to take Psychology as a degree but I see most unis prefer two Sciences.
What I'm asking is if I got A*AA in the above subjects would I be accepted to Cambridge or Oxford?
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