BTEC Sport Level 3 National Extended Certificate .VS. Computer Science A Level

Hi,

Is there a particular reason for picking 4 subjects?

I think before making any decisions, check what universities require.

If they need 4 subjects then personally i'd go for computer science which is more in-line with a maths degree (depending on their requirements). However, if you only need 3 subjects to secure a place at university, then go for the subject which is of more interest (assuming this is PE) as it may not effect whether you get in, as long as you meet the requirements of the other subjects.

Hope this helped

Ah that makes sense. There are pros and cons to both.

If universities only require maths, physics and further maths, then personally i'd say go for an "add on" subject that you prefer and might be easier as it would be a nice break from the heavier subjects and it could open more paths in the future if needed.

Also, if you're worried about taking computer science because of the difficulty, then i would only take it if necessary, especially with it being an extra A-level. However, it really does depend on which you prefer though as computer science can still be manageable if you like it, especially as you have high grades in it already.