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Name all the a levels that are stem and social science get confused at times???
Original post by Brianstudy01
Name all the a levels that are stem and social science get confused at times???

I'd consider STEM A levels as:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Maths
Further Maths
Computer Science
Engineering


Then there's a few others which are technically still STEM like Psychology, Medicinal Sciences and Design and Technology.

If a uni or job is asking for stem subjects the 7 at the top are typically what they mean but some do accept the others.

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Original post by study23!
I'd consider STEM A levels as:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Maths
Further Maths
Computer Science
Engineering
Then there's a few others which are technically still STEM like Psychology, Medicinal Sciences and Design and Technology.
If a uni or job is asking for stem subjects the 7 at the top are typically what they mean but some do accept the others.

What psychology is considered one what about econ I think they’re more social science all them
Original post by Brianstudy01
What psychology is considered one what about econ I think they’re more social science all them

forgot about econ! I think psych and econ are two which depending on what uni you choose they could be considered either 🤷*♀️ Like probs london unis and oxbridge they wouldn't be, but others may specify. Ik some definitely cosider psychology one

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Original post by study23!
forgot about econ! I think psych and econ are two which depending on what uni you choose they could be considered either 🤷*♀️ Like probs london unis and oxbridge they wouldn't be, but others may specify. Ik some definitely cosider psychology one
Because I wanna apply for degree apprenticeship one of them say need a stem it is an software engineering one I hate maths and I’m probs gonna do cs but I’m considering psych or econ too instead of cs
Original post by Brianstudy01
Because I wanna apply for degree apprenticeship one of them say need a stem it is an software engineering one I hate maths and I’m probs gonna do cs but I’m considering psych or econ too instead of cs

I'd email/call them to ask what they consider stem subjects. I'd say your safest bet would be cs (if your really hate maths), but check with them now before confirming your choices

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Original post by study23!
I'd email/call them to ask what they consider stem subjects. I'd say your safest bet would be cs (if your really hate maths), but check with them now before confirming your choices
Can you let them know what subjects is considered as stem I don’t really think psych is or econ think they are social science
Original post by Brianstudy01
Can you let them know what subjects is considered as stem I don’t really think psych is or econ think they are social science

You should call them to check. You’re right they’re probably not

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