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Reply 20
I'd say history. History graduates are sought after.
Reply 21
well, i think english so we can communicate better with each other, and maths when we do our shopping!!! :tongue:
At what level.
GCSE maths is the most important at GCSE level for the real world, but is pointless at A-Level IMO.
Reply 23
Politics!
Everyone takes part in it whether they want to or not, so people should understand it in order to take part in it :biggrin:
Reply 24
Woggle
Politics!
Everyone takes part in it whether they want to or not, so people should understand it in order to take part in it :biggrin:


Politics is ruled by Economics :biggrin:
Reply 25
That would be debatable, because the economy is controlled, or at least definately effected, by politics - i.e. the government :P.
Reply 26
Changed my mind. Maths!
English, but I'm biased :biggrin:
There are loads of useful information to be learnt from science. But to be fair most subjects are useful except Psychology and Sociology - there stupid becuase you only need so many people with these sorts of degrees. I understand there hard subjects but there also a waste of time in m mind.
gaming_goddess
There are loads of useful information to be learnt from science. But to be fair most subjects are useful except Psychology and Sociology - there stupid becuase you only need so many people with these sorts of degrees. I understand there hard subjects but there also a waste of time in m mind.


So are most subjects, if you think about it. Most people won't use advanced trigonometry in their daily lives, same as most people won't need to know all the elements in the Periodic Table or analyse poetry. For example, I want to be a French teacher, so obviously I'll need to be fluent in French. You could argue that English lit and history will help me because I'll be good at speaking and writing articulately, and sociology will because I'll be working with people, but it won't be necessary for me to analyse a novel, explain Germany's foreign policy or evaluate the comprehensive system. Subjects are only 'useful' if what they teach you is relevant to your life, and in most cases this isn't really true.
Reply 30
If I don't need to worry about my job, I would take English.
I would rather read Shakespears......
Reply 31
kellywood_5
So are most subjects, if you think about it. Most people won't use advanced trigonometry in their daily lives, same as most people won't need to know all the elements in the Periodic Table or analyse poetry. For example, I want to be a French teacher, so obviously I'll need to be fluent in French. You could argue that English lit and history will help me because I'll be good at speaking and writing articulately, and sociology will because I'll be working with people, but it won't be necessary for me to analyse a novel, explain Germany's foreign policy or evaluate the comprehensive system. Subjects are only 'useful' if what they teach you is relevant to your life, and in most cases this isn't really true.


Yeah. Depends what job you're planning on. If you have no idea, you need to go for one that'll show employers you have abilities to communicate, that you're articulate etc. If you are planning to specialise, then obviously doing that subject would be the most useful in the "real world".
if u mean alevels, eng is :smile::smile::smile::smile: teaches u nothing u get bored reading lots books
math is most useful cos not only teaches u math but analyticals kills ie im doing law degree but math really helps me understand the logic
Reply 33
magiccarpet
if u mean alevels, eng is :smile::smile::smile::smile: teaches u nothing u get bored reading lots books
math is most useful cos not only teaches u math but analyticals kills ie im doing law degree but math really helps me understand the logic


I can't see how being able to integrate trigonomic functions helps you understand the logic behind the British legal system.
jumpunderaboat
I can't see how being able to integrate trigonomic functions helps you understand the logic behind the British legal system.


No, nor can I. I would have thought subjects like English lit and history would be a hell of a lot more useful for law than maths.
Reply 35
Out of those probably english. But where the real world is concerned I think that sociology is the best. Its a real eye opener and teaches you so much about society. It gives an amazing insight into the modern world and what is actually going on around us which ,in my opinion, is something we should all be aware of. I have also learnt loads about useful things such as taxes, current affairs, religion and culture. Anybody who says sociology is mickey mose should try doing an exam in it.
Reply 36
Let's all vote for maths. It'll make me feel much better for going to pointless lectures!
VixenIW
Anybody who says sociology is mickey mose should try doing an exam in it.


Agreed. Although I think you meant 'mouse' :smile: lol.
Reply 38
why in gods name is RE on the list
Reply 39
jumpunderaboat
I can't see how being able to integrate trigonomic functions helps you understand the logic behind the British legal system.

*trigonometric :tongue: :biggrin:

anyway, your point was right.....different subjects will aid in different careers

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