Maths, Further Maths, Economics, History
I think these are going to be my final choices as I have to submit my application soon - I have no idea what I want to do at university I’ve just chosen the subjects I enjoy the most. Are these good choices?
4 A-levels is a lot of work, and universities only require 3 A-levels, but if you think you can do it, you should especially if you like maths and think you can cope with further maths
They're fine, pretty common combination for those applying to economics and related courses.
Original post by yahyaadeel
I think these are going to be my final choices as I have to submit my application soon - I have no idea what I want to do at university I’ve just chosen the subjects I enjoy the most. Are these good choices?
This is going to be one of those long posts.
With maths, and further maths to an extent, you would be eligible to do the following:
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Maths
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Civil engineering
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Computer science and software engineering
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Data science and data analytics
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Economics (quantitative degrees)
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Financial mathematics and actuarial science
With history:
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History degrees
Economics A Level doesn't help other than to be a filler for grade requirements and to be considered an academic subject.
You can then opt to do degrees that accept any A Level subjects. This includes:
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Anything in business school that doesn't involve financial mathematics (this would include nonquantitative finance degrees)
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Law
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Archaeology
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Argiculture
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Architecture
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Anything in art, design, theatre, drama
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Property and building related degrees
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Anthropology
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Media
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Journalism
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Hospitality
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Some psychology courses
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Sociology and criminology
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Creative writing and film making
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Education
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Human geography (and some geography) degrees
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Nursing and midwifery (might need to double check on midwifery)
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Philosophy
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Politics
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Social and youth work
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Non quantitative economics degrees
I don't know what you intend to do after uni, but there aren't that many jobs that specifically require a degree or where a degree is directly useful.
The jobs that are (from the list above) include:
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Engineering
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Economist
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Research
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Architecture
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Nursing and midwifery
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Education
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Law
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Some property related degrees (although you won't need a degree to do most of these jobs)
Jobs where you will get exemptions from professional qualifications based on the above include:
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HR, Marketing, and Accounting degrees
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Very specific degrees related to financial services
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Actuarial science degrees
The only jobs from the above that you can only obtain through university (i.e. no apprenticeships or profesional qualification substitutes) include:
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Academic research for most subjects
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Nursing and midwifery
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Education (teaching and headmaster, not teaching assistant)
A Levels are essentially qualifications that help you get to the next step. There is rarely an instance that I know of where A Levels are directly relevant to the workplace or is a qualification directly suitable for the line of work involved e.g. you cannot practice medicine just because you did biology at A Level, or be a practicing architect just because you have A Levels.
If the above qualifications and career choices are what you are looking for, then your A Levels are suitable and good choices. If the above isn't, then your A Level choices are inadequate.
Personally, I would swap Economics for something like Physics. This is because you would then be eligible for further degree choices in engineering (a very big area with varying disciplines, but not all engineering subjects) and physics; both areas will require maths and physics as subjects.
Alternatively, a modern language would be good if you want a joint language degree; chemistry for chemistry and chemical engineering; biology for biology, biotech, and biomedical engineering; geography for geology and any geography degree.
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Original post by MindMax2000
This is going to be one of those long posts.
With maths, and further maths to an extent, you would be eligible to do the following:
With maths, and further maths to an extent, you would be eligible to do the following:
•
Maths
•
Civil engineering
•
Computer science and software engineering
•
Data science and data analytics
•
Economics (quantitative degrees)
•
Financial mathematics and actuarial science
Most civil engineering degrees require A-level Physics; there are only a handful that don't.
Original post by yahyaadeel
I think these are going to be my final choices as I have to submit my application soon - I have no idea what I want to do at university I’ve just chosen the subjects I enjoy the most. Are these good choices?
Try plugging your A level combinations in to the tool on the following web page to get degree suggestions:
https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/a-level-explorer
A good website with hundreds of job profiles (and the qualifications needed):
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/
Also, although a lot of schools require you to make your decision now, in reality sixth forms will let you change your mind up until you start in September (and quite a few students change their A levels during the first term). So you do have time to think about careers/degrees and if your choices are appropriate.
Original post by yahyaadeel
I think these are going to be my final choices as I have to submit my application soon - I have no idea what I want to do at university I’ve just chosen the subjects I enjoy the most. Are these good choices?
Heya!
It depends on entry requirements and what you want to do. You can explore different careers on prospects. You should be good if you want to do economics and related courses or even CS at uni
You can swap your a-levels early on if you dislike some of them or decide to do something else later on. I hope this helps!
Milena
UCL PFE
Study Mind
Original post by yahyaadeel
I think these are going to be my final choices as I have to submit my application soon - I have no idea what I want to do at university I’ve just chosen the subjects I enjoy the most. Are these good choices?
A challenging but strong combination, especially if you're considering studying Economics at uni. I wish you luck
Original post by yahyaadeel
I think these are going to be my final choices as I have to submit my application soon - I have no idea what I want to do at university I’ve just chosen the subjects I enjoy the most. Are these good choices?
Hi @yahyaadeel,
I hope you are doing well.
Those are great subject choices.
UEL offers many courses, which you may be eligible for. For more information regarding the courses taught at UEL, please look at the following link: Our Academic Schools and Subjects | University of East London (uel.ac.uk
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-Anisha
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