Business A level vs accounting A level vs Economics A level

Hello, I'm considering about what I want to do at alevels and I've had a sudden change of heart in what I wanna do ( for context I'm going into year 11 and it's currently my year 10 summer holidays ) I originally considered biology, chemistry and psychology however after consideration I think I want to do maths alevel with 2 of the subjects I've listed in the title, I'm thinking about do something in accountancy however I'm still undecided, I will be doing maths alevel however advice on what two of the subjects in the title I should take would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance :smile:

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Wearetwins

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I would say only choose one of the subjects in the title because their contents are similar and universities don’t like it when you have similar subjects. Also, some universities don’t like accounting a level and often put it in the “non-preferred” (I don’t really remember what that’s called but it’s sth like that) column. So I’d suggest either economics or business. Although, personally, I think economics is better because it has more maths in it, it’s up to you. I’d also recommend taking a science subject in case you have a change of heart later on

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McGinger

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Maths is the only vital subject for degrees in Economics or Accountancy or anything else connected to Finance. You dont need an A level in the degree subject.Be aware that some 'top' Unis do not accept Accountancy as an academic subject and others wont accept BS and Econ together. Pick 3 subjects you will enjoy studying and where you feel confident of high grades.

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AJW31

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Original post by Wearetwins

I would say only choose one of the subjects in the title because their contents are similar and universities don’t like it when you have similar subjects. Also, some universities don’t like accounting a level and often put it in the “non-preferred” (I don’t really remember what that’s called but it’s sth like that) column. So I’d suggest either economics or business. Although, personally, I think economics is better because it has more maths in it, it’s up to you. I’d also recommend taking a science subject in case you have a change of heart later on

Thanks very much, personally I like the sound of economics the most out any of them, if I were to choose psychology would that be useful in something like accountancy, so in this scenario my three alevels would maths, economics and psychology or would psychology not be classed as a science alevel?

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AJW31

OP

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Original post by McGinger

Maths is the only vital subject for degrees in Economics or Accountancy or anything else connected to Finance. You dont need an A level in the degree subject.Be aware that some 'top' Unis do not accept Accountancy as an academic subject and others wont accept BS and Econ together. Pick 3 subjects you will enjoy studying and where you feel confident of high grades.

I see, I wasn't aware of that, thanks very much :smile:

Reply 5

kamillll10

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Original post by McGinger

Maths is the only vital subject for degrees in Economics or Accountancy or anything else connected to Finance. You dont need an A level in the degree subject.Be aware that some 'top' Unis do not accept Accountancy as an academic subject and others wont accept BS and Econ together. Pick 3 subjects you will enjoy studying and where you feel confident of high grades.

which unisndont accept business and econ together?

Business A level vs accounting A level vs Economics A level

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