a level economics

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Teaches you to use critics and reference (skills you may use in uni)

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Some open-book exams (though this may be dependent on your exam board, but i do)

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You learn how to think critically (these skills that are made in both english and history are more valuable to employers -- also -- with the rise of AI, if you choose a level subjects (and then a degree) that allows critical thinking, your job is more likely to be secure in the future because it's a valuable skill.

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If you liked english lit for GCSE you will love it for A level

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Its more in depth, rather than simple analysis like 'the noun 'boat' means...' so its challenging at first to learn, but rewarding too

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This might seem more obvious but if you like reading, you have to do alot for the subject (some completely independently)

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For AQA, our coursework weighs 20% of the A level, so if you just do that well it really will help your final grade

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Not a wise idea to take if you hate writing long essays -- i'm pretty sure i have a 3 hour exam for one of my papers

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Do not do it if you think you won't fully read the books/plays/poems they give you (people who fully read books etc. always get the higher grades)

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Very content heavy because of reading, learning context, critics etc...

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Most of what you learn won't come up on the exam, you have to very carefully pick relevant points

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Very interesting topics. For AQA, i do one 'breadth' study (explores a wide range of historical events, themes, or periods within a specific time frame) and one 'depth' study (delves deeply into a particular historical topic, event, or period, analyzing its significance, causes, and consequences in detail), so there is great balance in the subject

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Teaches you how to analyse and interpret complex information

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Many of the skills you use in English are similar in History. For both, you use evidence from books and make a nuanced answer in relation to the question

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Studying History involves conducting research, whether it's examining primary sources or analyzing scholarly works (again, may be useful for uni)

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LOTS of resources available online for revision, including free study notes, flashcards, videos etc

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Have to learn a whole new different way to answering essays than in GCSEs --> but if you have a good teacher u'll be fine

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For coursework, you have to do quite a lot of outside reading (writing about 1,500 words - also applies to english)

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Memorization --> if you struggle with remembering hyper-specific facts, you might struggle in the subject, since it often requires specific examples to back up your arguments.

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Complexity of content --> linking across themes, people and events can be challenging for some. Your knowledge of the subject must be solid to do this.

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Teaches you to use critics and reference (skills you may use in uni)

•

Some open-book exams (though this may be dependent on your exam board, but i do)

•

You learn how to think critically (these skills that are made in both english and history are more valuable to employers -- also -- with the rise of AI, if you choose a level subjects (and then a degree) that allows critical thinking, your job is more likely to be secure in the future because it's a valuable skill.

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If you liked english lit for GCSE you will love it for A level

•

Its more in depth, rather than simple analysis like 'the noun 'boat' means...' so its challenging at first to learn, but rewarding too

•

This might seem more obvious but if you like reading, you have to do alot for the subject (some completely independently)

•

For AQA, our coursework weighs 20% of the A level, so if you just do that well it really will help your final grade

•

Not a wise idea to take if you hate writing long essays -- i'm pretty sure i have a 3 hour exam for one of my papers

•

Do not do it if you think you won't fully read the books/plays/poems they give you (people who fully read books etc. always get the higher grades)

•

Very content heavy because of reading, learning context, critics etc...

•

Most of what you learn won't come up on the exam, you have to very carefully pick relevant points

•

Very interesting topics. For AQA, i do one 'breadth' study (explores a wide range of historical events, themes, or periods within a specific time frame) and one 'depth' study (delves deeply into a particular historical topic, event, or period, analyzing its significance, causes, and consequences in detail), so there is great balance in the subject

•

Teaches you how to analyse and interpret complex information

•

Many of the skills you use in English are similar in History. For both, you use evidence from books and make a nuanced answer in relation to the question

•

Studying History involves conducting research, whether it's examining primary sources or analyzing scholarly works (again, may be useful for uni)

•

LOTS of resources available online for revision, including free study notes, flashcards, videos etc

•

Have to learn a whole new different way to answering essays than in GCSEs --> but if you have a good teacher u'll be fine

•

For coursework, you have to do quite a lot of outside reading (writing about 1,500 words - also applies to english)

•

Memorization --> if you struggle with remembering hyper-specific facts, you might struggle in the subject, since it often requires specific examples to back up your arguments.

•

Complexity of content --> linking across themes, people and events can be challenging for some. Your knowledge of the subject must be solid to do this.