Do I need humanity GCSEs to be able to take humanity A-Levels?

I started studying in the British system last year in y10 and I was taking History. I want to study law in university so I am meant to be taking mostly essay subjects for A-Level which are generally humanity subjects. However, I am really struggling with History and I don't even remember more than half of what we learnt last year. Would it affect what A-Levels I can take if I were to drop History? I think it's the only humanity subject I take.

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Original post by ceylosdnz

I started studying in the British system last year in y10 and I was taking History. I want to study law in university so I am meant to be taking mostly essay subjects for A-Level which are generally humanity subjects. However, I am really struggling with History and I don't even remember more than half of what we learnt last year. Would it affect what A-Levels I can take if I were to drop History? I think it's the only humanity subject I take.

If you are "really struggling with History and I don't even remember more than half of what we learnt last year", are you sure that a Law degeee is the right choice? Law has a lot of reading and a lot to remember. Is Law your choice?

You need to check with your school / college if they require GCSE History for access to A level History. The exams boards have no such requirement, but schools / colleges may we have - especially if they know you dropped it because you were "really struggling".

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nwar

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Original post by ceylosdnz

I started studying in the British system last year in y10 and I was taking History. I want to study law in university so I am meant to be taking mostly essay subjects for A-Level which are generally humanity subjects. However, I am really struggling with History and I don't even remember more than half of what we learnt last year. Would it affect what A-Levels I can take if I were to drop History? I think it's the only humanity subject I take.

Law has no subject requirements, so you can take pretty much whatever subjects you want at A-level and still have an equally strong application. I have heard that unis like Oxbridge value 'faciliating' subjects that are seen as more academically-rigorous and history is one of them, but so is further maths and chemistry, so no, you don't need to do history at A-level to do law.

However, if you're struggling with the workload of GCSE history, A-level will be unbearable, considering that any A-level subject is massively more difficult than its GCSE. Genuine advice: take subjects you're good at and do well in them. Don't take a subject just because you think you have to especially since you're applying for a degree that has no subject-specific requirements, but does tend to have high grade requirements.

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DerDracologe

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History isn’t for everyone. How are you finding English literature (if you take it)? For law it’s recommended to take an essay subject to have a basis in extended persuasive type essay writing. If you were to take one of English lit, English lang (keep in mind that this is different to at GCSE), History (I dont recommend this if you’re struggling) or Politics (if this interests you its a great choice for law) then you would be in an excellent position to take a law degree. Maths can also be recommended but an essay subject is the best way to go if you’ve got law in mind from what I know. A language or sociology or psychology can also be good choices. Take subjects which interest you and you think you can do well at. Happy to answer any further questions if you’ve got them and I hope this helps you with your choice. Have a great day :smile:

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