A levels for PPE

From doing some research, I know many people recommend doing maths at A level (and is required by some universities), so I think that's a strong option, however then I'm concerned about having not studied one of the subjects within PPE before uni. So then I think about doing all 4 A levels, but then I wonder if that'd be too much, so go back to choosing the 3. But then again, I'm relatively good at maths (predicted a 9), so maybe it wouldn't be a huge extra?

So if I do 3, with maths as one, I'm unsure as to the other 2 options. I'm looking at doing 2 from politics, economics and philosophy/RS, however I'm unsure which to go with. I have no really strong sway towards any of the 3 over the others, so I guess it comes down to which is most useful in studying PPE.

I'm kind of stuck in an infinite loop of thoughts:
Okay, I'll do 4 A levels. Maths, econ, politics and RS.
But wait, maybe that's too much work and I should only do 3.
But what 3 do I do?
I know, I'll do maths and 2 others! But what two?
Or should I not do maths, then I'll have studied all 3 parts of PPE before uni
Or should I just do all 4?

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 1

sfp04

9

I do PPE at Oxford, and I didn’t study any of the three subjects at A level — it’s not a problem at all if you don’t. All you need is maths, as you say, and then preferably at least one essay subject.

Reply 2

Pisceanprince

8

Original post by Crrogleysn

From doing some research, I know many people recommend doing maths at A level (and is required by some universities), so I think that's a strong option, however then I'm concerned about having not studied one of the subjects within PPE before uni. So then I think about doing all 4 A levels, but then I wonder if that'd be too much, so go back to choosing the 3. But then again, I'm relatively good at maths (predicted a 9), so maybe it wouldn't be a huge extra?

So if I do 3, with maths as one, I'm unsure as to the other 2 options. I'm looking at doing 2 from politics, economics and philosophy/RS, however I'm unsure which to go with. I have no really strong sway towards any of the 3 over the others, so I guess it comes down to which is most useful in studying PPE.

I'm kind of stuck in an infinite loop of thoughts:
Okay, I'll do 4 A levels. Maths, econ, politics and RS.
But wait, maybe that's too much work and I should only do 3.
But what 3 do I do?
I know, I'll do maths and 2 others! But what two?
Or should I not do maths, then I'll have studied all 3 parts of PPE before uni
Or should I just do all 4?

Many universities will suggest studying maths, but that's usually the only subject requirement for PPE.
Many students will do PPE at university having not studied any of these disciplines at A-Level or equivalent.
Maths is advised, and some universities will also expect an essay-based subject, which your other choices fulfil well.
Doing three A Levels is fine.

Reply 3

happygirl02

7

Original post by Crrogleysn

From doing some research, I know many people recommend doing maths at A level (and is required by some universities), so I think that's a strong option, however then I'm concerned about having not studied one of the subjects within PPE before uni. So then I think about doing all 4 A levels, but then I wonder if that'd be too much, so go back to choosing the 3. But then again, I'm relatively good at maths (predicted a 9), so maybe it wouldn't be a huge extra?

So if I do 3, with maths as one, I'm unsure as to the other 2 options. I'm looking at doing 2 from politics, economics and philosophy/RS, however I'm unsure which to go with. I have no really strong sway towards any of the 3 over the others, so I guess it comes down to which is most useful in studying PPE.

I'm kind of stuck in an infinite loop of thoughts:
Okay, I'll do 4 A levels. Maths, econ, politics and RS.
But wait, maybe that's too much work and I should only do 3.
But what 3 do I do?
I know, I'll do maths and 2 others! But what two?
Or should I not do maths, then I'll have studied all 3 parts of PPE before uni
Or should I just do all 4?

3 a levels, including maths and an essay subject of your choice would be more than enough 🙂

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