a level maths, econ and cs

what sort of degree could a levels in maths, economics and computer science lead to? also how hard is a level computer science if you haven't done it at gcse?

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MindMax2000

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Original post by sunnydelight009

what sort of degree could a levels in maths, economics and computer science lead to? also how hard is a level computer science if you haven't done it at gcse?

I can comment on what degrees that you can do based on the A Levels. I haven't done A Level Computer Science, so I can't say.

A Level maths is the only required subject in your arsenal, so you can apply for degrees that require A Level Maths only. Computer science can sometimes be used as a semi-required subject, but only for IT degrees.

So degrees that only ask for A Level Maths + 2 other subjects include:

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Economics and MORSE

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Maths and Statistics

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Computer science and software engineering

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One civil engineering degree in the country (if this still applies)

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Finance, financial mathematics, financial engineering, and actuarial science

See: https://www.mathscareers.org.uk/degree-courses-a-level-mathematics/

Then you can apply for degrees that accept A Levels in any subjects:

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Anything in business expect for financial mathematics and actuarial science (for obvious reasons)

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Law

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Anthropology

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Archaeology

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Sociology and criminology

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Most psychology degrees

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Some degrees in creative writing and English literature

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Nonquantiative economics degrees

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Education

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Theology

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Politics

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Philosophy

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Linguistics

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Agriculture

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Some art and design degrees, including architecture

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Some geography degrees (usually ones with emphasis on human geography)

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Some history degrees

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Some nutrition degrees

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Film

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Game design

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Hospitality

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Property and urban planning

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Journalism

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Media studies

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Nursing

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Paramedic science

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Social work

Do note, the only roles that really need degrees are in healthcare/life sciences and academia. You can often get by via degree apprenticeships for teaching, architecture, economics, law, social work, and engineering. Degrees if accredited are potentially useful for roles in journalism, surveying, engineering, marketing, HR, actuary, accounting, but the employer will always care more about your skills and experience.