Hi guys,
Thank you for any time given to replying to this thread.
I'm currently in Year 11 trying to choose my A level options, and I'm finding it quite difficult. I've been passionate about languages for a number of years now and absolutely love them, planning on taking at least French to A level.
The problem is now that I have 2 choices of A level paths that I could go down, both distinctly different, but one focuses more on pursuing languages as a degree at University and a career, whilst the other focuses more on other sectors I could work in but it still includes French.
I've considered studying languages at University for a while now, and to be honest it's probably my dream. I love Literature, which is what language courses at Uni involve and languages excite me . However, some people have mentioned on TSR that languages at degree level are useless, and that lots of people cannot find jobs afterwards. I wouldn't even know where to begin when thinking about jobs involved with languages, unless it's in translation or teaching.
The one thing I would like to mention though is that I am willing and prepared to work my heart away for languages, I will try to achieve the highest grades that I possibly can to aim for a good university that will allow me to explore my passion.
The other A level option pathway I could take is 2 sciences and a language. I like science, but not as much as I love languages. I know it provides a more stable career choice, but it could go either way- I may or may not enjoy it. The first A level choice for languages would be Maths, English Literature and French with a potential for Spanish.
The only other thing I would like to add, is that in a career I would love to help people, and not just sit at a desk all day.
Any advice is appreciated