A level electronics vs A level physics
whats the difference between the two?, which would be better to do alongside computer science and Maths
Reply 1
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Any idea what uni courses you might be interested in?
Electronics A levels is arguably a bit redundant these days. In any case afaik no course will rule you out for not having electronics, But some will insist on maths and physics.
Electronics A levels is arguably a bit redundant these days. In any case afaik no course will rule you out for not having electronics, But some will insist on maths and physics.
Reply 2
A level electronics isn't' redundant'.
A great combination for those looking at engineering degrees is Physics, Maths, Electronics.
Same for those looking at engineering degree apprenticeships.
Electronics gives these students practical project experience. No other a level science does this.
Engineering degrees courses have electronics content in year 1 (look on UCAS to verify, e.g. Durham). Most of that content will be familiar to a level electronics students.
A great combination for those looking at engineering degrees is Physics, Maths, Electronics.
Same for those looking at engineering degree apprenticeships.
Electronics gives these students practical project experience. No other a level science does this.
Engineering degrees courses have electronics content in year 1 (look on UCAS to verify, e.g. Durham). Most of that content will be familiar to a level electronics students.
Reply 3
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What sort of degree subject or career are you think of?
Its worth checking some apprenticeship or degree requirements to see what A level subjects are 'required' or 'preferred'. For example, for CS related degrees, A level Maths will be essential, and you don't actually need to have taken A level CS. For the majority of Engineering degrees, Maths and Physics will be the most important subjects. Have a look at the 'entry requirements' in these examples :
Engineering and Robotics, undergraduate courses : University of Sussex
Our undergraduate degree courses | Faculty of Engineering | The University of Sheffield
Its worth checking some apprenticeship or degree requirements to see what A level subjects are 'required' or 'preferred'. For example, for CS related degrees, A level Maths will be essential, and you don't actually need to have taken A level CS. For the majority of Engineering degrees, Maths and Physics will be the most important subjects. Have a look at the 'entry requirements' in these examples :
Engineering and Robotics, undergraduate courses : University of Sussex
Our undergraduate degree courses | Faculty of Engineering | The University of Sheffield
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