Are these good subjects for Law?
I hope to do a degree in Law at a Russell Group University (aiming for Durham), and I do Sociology, Politics and Geography (and am also doing an EPQ, although I know these aren't very helpful). I've heard a lot of things about Sociology being a 'soft' subject, and I was wondering whether Russell Group Universities would still value an A-Level in it.
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Original post by happylondon
I hope to do a degree in Law at a Russell Group University (aiming for Durham), and I do Sociology, Politics and Geography (and am also doing an EPQ, although I know these aren't very helpful). I've heard a lot of things about Sociology being a 'soft' subject, and I was wondering whether Russell Group Universities would still value an A-Level in it.
In theory, they seem like good subjects, but history would also be a very interesting subject. It's really important in law, but your subjects seem fine. Politics and Geography are naturally extremely relevant, but sociology looks important too. Good luck
Original post by 121254Gnrdocarmo
In theory, they seem like good subjects, but history would also be a very interesting subject. It's really important in law, but your subjects seem fine. Politics and Geography are naturally extremely relevant, but sociology looks important too. Good luck
Thank you so much for the response! Unfortunately I didn't do History at GCSE so I cannot do it at A-Level, but I'm grateful for the advice anyways
Original post by happylondon
I hope to do a degree in Law at a Russell Group University (aiming for Durham), and I do Sociology, Politics and Geography (and am also doing an EPQ, although I know these aren't very helpful). I've heard a lot of things about Sociology being a 'soft' subject, and I was wondering whether Russell Group Universities would still value an A-Level in it.
No UK university classes Sociology as a “soft” subject. Of the few universities that publish lists of preferred A level subjects all of them include Sociology on the list of preferred subjects.
As above, no such thing as a soft subject.
Just double check whether any potential choices need an essay/humanities subjects but otherwise do whatever you enjoy and will get the best grades in.
Just double check whether any potential choices need an essay/humanities subjects but otherwise do whatever you enjoy and will get the best grades in.
Pick 3 subjects you will enjoy studying and where you feel confident of high grades.
Also - remember that you can do a degree in any other subject and later do a postgrad 'qualifying' qualification in Law.
There are many courses for exactly this purpose - examples
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/ma-law/
https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/2023/law-pg/law-conversion
So you dont have to decide to do Law now, you can make this decision later.
Also - remember that you can do a degree in any other subject and later do a postgrad 'qualifying' qualification in Law.
There are many courses for exactly this purpose - examples
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/ma-law/
https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/2023/law-pg/law-conversion
So you dont have to decide to do Law now, you can make this decision later.
Original post by happylondon
I hope to do a degree in Law at a Russell Group University (aiming for Durham), and I do Sociology, Politics and Geography (and am also doing an EPQ, although I know these aren't very helpful). I've heard a lot of things about Sociology being a 'soft' subject, and I was wondering whether Russell Group Universities would still value an A-Level in it.
These are great subjects for law. If you get good grades in them e.g AAA or higher, you will be in a very good position to get on a law degree at an RG or other high tariff uni.
Original post by happylondon
I hope to do a degree in Law at a Russell Group University (aiming for Durham), and I do Sociology, Politics and Geography (and am also doing an EPQ, although I know these aren't very helpful). I've heard a lot of things about Sociology being a 'soft' subject, and I was wondering whether Russell Group Universities would still value an A-Level in it.
These subjects are fine for law.
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