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Wrong A level subjects for Computer Science?

I plan to do Computer Science in university soon but the subjects I chose are; History,Sociology and Art and Design.I would have swapped out Sociology and Computer Science a long time ago but my sixth form school doesn't offer it unfortunately.
Is it still alright if I choose Computer Science in university,abroad and local?
Original post by QilSeki
I plan to do Computer Science in university soon but the subjects I chose are; History,Sociology and Art and Design.I would have swapped out Sociology and Computer Science a long time ago but my sixth form school doesn't offer it unfortunately.
Is it still alright if I choose Computer Science in university,abroad and local?

Many universities will expect you to have A level Maths if you want to study Computer Science at degree level. Fortunately, not all will.

You need to ensure that you carefully check the entry requirements for universities / courses to which you wish to apply, to ensure that your application is not wasted. Some universities will add an extra year (called a foundation year) to the start of their degree for those without the entry qualifications they're looking for. They'll use that extra year to teach you everything you need to know before the degree itself starts. So look out for those too.

Just realise that you're options are going to be severely limited due to those A level choices.

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