What are the top 4 A levels for a Maths degree?
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maths, further maths (duh) with the next most popular choice being probably physics.
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Maths, further maths, any sciences, economics, computing
Any four of them but obviously maths and further maths are preferred
Any four of them but obviously maths and further maths are preferred
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Maths, further maths, physics are most important three, and then computer science or perhaps chemistry.
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(Original post by SpiderBlue)
Maths, further maths, any sciences, economics, computing
Any four of them but obviously maths and further maths are preferred
Maths, further maths, any sciences, economics, computing
Any four of them but obviously maths and further maths are preferred
My brother is doing a degree in maths so ill tell you the four that he did:
Maths, Further Maths, Economics, French
I think that they liked french because it was something a bit different ya know? Shows that he has more than one skill, so if there is another subject that you enjoy you could still potentially do that and still do a maths degree.
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Entry requirements for :
Imperial - Maths and FM - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-st...atics-bsc/2020
Warwick - Maths and FM - https://warwick.ac.uk/study/undergra...2020/mathsbsc/
Bristol - Maths and one of FM, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Computer Science https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/unde...ths/bsc-maths/
Edinburgh - Maths and preferably FM https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/underg...view&code=G100
Sussex - Maths http://www.sussex.ac.uk/maths/ugstudy/prospectus
Oxford Brookes - Maths - https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/un...e/mathematics/
Imperial - Maths and FM - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-st...atics-bsc/2020
Warwick - Maths and FM - https://warwick.ac.uk/study/undergra...2020/mathsbsc/
Bristol - Maths and one of FM, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Computer Science https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/unde...ths/bsc-maths/
Edinburgh - Maths and preferably FM https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/underg...view&code=G100
Sussex - Maths http://www.sussex.ac.uk/maths/ugstudy/prospectus
Oxford Brookes - Maths - https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/un...e/mathematics/
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#8
maths and further maths, you will be asked for one or both of those. then physics or like computer science, because the stuff you learn in there will come up again.
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As people have said, the most standard are Maths, Further Maths, Physics. However there is also another qualification called Additional Further Maths (lol) which is literally just Further Further Maths, i.e. you do the remaining A Level maths modules that you would not have covered in M+FM. It's not really necessary, but it's an option.
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(Original post by Legomenon)
As people have said, the most standard are Maths, Further Maths, Physics. However there is also another qualification called Additional Further Maths (lol) which is literally just Further Further Maths, i.e. you do the remaining A Level maths modules that you would not have covered in M+FM. It's not really necessary, but it's an option.
As people have said, the most standard are Maths, Further Maths, Physics. However there is also another qualification called Additional Further Maths (lol) which is literally just Further Further Maths, i.e. you do the remaining A Level maths modules that you would not have covered in M+FM. It's not really necessary, but it's an option.
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#12
(Original post by decaf-tarantula)
They're still doing that? I thought they got rid of it in the linear a-level reform.
They're still doing that? I thought they got rid of it in the linear a-level reform.
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(Original post by decaf-tarantula)
They're still doing that? I thought they got rid of it in the linear a-level reform.
They're still doing that? I thought they got rid of it in the linear a-level reform.
In that case I'd probably second something like Computer Science if you're interested in computers/programming as many maths grads do end up in careers such as software engineering.
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I mean i did bio chem maths and am going to a RG uni for maths, but obviously if you’re aiming for COWI you’ll need further maths
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(Original post by Legomenon)
As people have said, the most standard are Maths, Further Maths, Physics. However there is also another qualification called Additional Further Maths (lol) which is literally just Further Further Maths, i.e. you do the remaining A Level maths modules that you would not have covered in M+FM. It's not really necessary, but it's an option.
As people have said, the most standard are Maths, Further Maths, Physics. However there is also another qualification called Additional Further Maths (lol) which is literally just Further Further Maths, i.e. you do the remaining A Level maths modules that you would not have covered in M+FM. It's not really necessary, but it's an option.
(Original post by decaf-tarantula)
They're still doing that? I thought they got rid of it in the linear a-level reform.
They're still doing that? I thought they got rid of it in the linear a-level reform.
(Original post by Becca216)
I think it is still a thing but very few schools do it so most people learn it independently
I think it is still a thing but very few schools do it so most people learn it independently
That doesn't prevent people reading up on the modules they haven't covered in FM, but the best thing to prep for a Maths degree is really to do as much "Pure" (in the A level sense) as possible,
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(Original post by Nithumigah)
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Maths (obviously), Further Maths (extremely highly desired, especially by top institutions), Computer Science (you will have to become very skilled at degree level), Physics (again somewhat obvious). Some other A levels that are useful are Chemistry (again somewhat obvious), Biology (from what I've heard, a lot more stats than GCSE), Economics (subject I'm applying for, not quite as Maths intense at A level as I hoped though), Languages (always useful and will certainly help you in the job market post-degree). I would however advise picking subjects that you enjoy as well, I know people applying to Maths with subjects not on this list like History, Politics, English Literature, Geology and Geography. Good luck

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(Original post by Nithumigah)
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I would imagine other subjects where maths is often applied Could be useful for example physics or economics.
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(Original post by mnot)
Maths & further maths.
I would imagine other subjects where maths is often applied Could be useful for example physics or economics.
Maths & further maths.
I would imagine other subjects where maths is often applied Could be useful for example physics or economics.
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#20
Maths and Further Maths for sure.
I think Physics is overrated in terms of its helpfulness though it is a solid choice and if you are a strong mathematician you are likely to do well.
I would strongly recommend Computer Science, a basic understanding of programming is incredibly helpful to build on and many people who didn't have this struggled with or had to put in far more time to the modules based on programming (in my experience).
Other than that any choice in which you perform well is fine, sciences are particularly good or a language.
I think Physics is overrated in terms of its helpfulness though it is a solid choice and if you are a strong mathematician you are likely to do well.
I would strongly recommend Computer Science, a basic understanding of programming is incredibly helpful to build on and many people who didn't have this struggled with or had to put in far more time to the modules based on programming (in my experience).
Other than that any choice in which you perform well is fine, sciences are particularly good or a language.
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