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i want to be a software developer so im taking maths and computer science at alevel but i really dont want to do physics im really interested in criminology even though its not related and it is a level 3 vocational so it is a btec equivalent to 1 alevel could i still get into a good uni or get a degree apprenticeship with these alevels

Reply 1

Maths is the most important A level subject for all degrees connected to Computer Science - you don't actually have to have done an A level in Comp Sci itself.

Just be aware that Criminology is not an A level and nor is it 'the same as an A level' - whatever your school tells you.
Its a daft 'diploma' that is full of true crime nonsense with very little social science theory - as a result many top Unis won't accept it. A far safer choice would be A level Sociology, A level Law or a BTEC in something like Applied Sciences.

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Reply 2

Original post by McGinger
Maths is the most important A level subject for all degrees connected to Computer Science - you don't actually have to have done an A level in Comp Sci itself.
Just be aware that Criminology is not an A level and nor is it 'the same as an A level' - whatever your school tells you.
Its a daft 'diploma' that is full of true crime nonsense with very little social science theory - as a result many top Unis won't accept it. A far safer choice would be A level Sociology, A level Law or a BTEC in something like Applied Sciences.
nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/software-developer
Software engineer job profile | Prospects.ac.uk
Computer Science undergraduate courses | Brunel University London
Software Engineering BSc | University of Leicester

thank u for the help😀 i think i will do applied sciences, do you know what you learn about during the course and what parts are exam and coursework based because for applied sciences my school says the units we will study is unit 1,2,3 and 10

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Original post by Abcdef12345567
thank u for the help😀 i think i will do applied sciences, do you know what you learn about during the course and what parts are exam and coursework based because for applied sciences my school says the units we will study is unit 1,2,3 and 10

Talk to the relevant teachers and they will be able to show you the course details for your school.

Reply 4

Original post by Abcdef12345567
i want to be a software developer so im taking maths and computer science at alevel but i really dont want to do physics im really interested in criminology even though its not related and it is a level 3 vocational so it is a btec equivalent to 1 alevel could i still get into a good uni or get a degree apprenticeship with these alevels
Don’t do physics do something easier. Trust.

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