Advice on what to choose

Hi, I am soon to receive my GCSE results but still unsure on what to choose for my a levels. However, I know that I want to be in the creative industry specifically doing something artistic, so I have opted for choosing fine art and photography, yet I do not know what else to choose to accompany them as my third subject option. I do not know if to go for a subject that I will probably score well in or to go for something that may help my career more. I have managed to narrow my choices down to possibly something like business studies or geography, as I enjoy both and did them at GCSE I just need some guidance on what people advise would be more beneficial for me to pick in the long run or what would be more useful in my career.
As much help would be appreciated as possible, thanks! :smile:

Reply 1

user8420

It’s great that you already have a clear idea of wanting to work in the creative industry, and choosing Fine Art and Photography is a strong start. For your third A-level, it really depends on what you want to get out of it. If you’re leaning towards a subject that will help your career, Business Studies could be a good choice because it will give you useful knowledge about how the creative industry works, which could be beneficial if you ever want to freelance or run your own business. On the other hand, Geography is also a solid option, especially if you enjoy it and are likely to do well. It’s a respected subject that shows you have a broad range of skills.

Ultimately, pick the subject you feel most excited about and that aligns with both your interests and long-term goals. Either choice will complement your creative subjects well. Good luck with your results and A-levels! ✌️

Reply 2

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

Honestly I disagree that business studies is really of any use after A-level. Take it if you're interested in the subject matter, but keep in mind the curricula for A-levels is written years in advance so it's not like there's going to be any cutting edge information about running a business which you couldn't easily find elsewhere - and even more true if that's not going to be of use to you until after you finish your degree!

Just pick whichever you find more interesting and possibly which is more relevant to your creative process. Universities won't care which of the two you took (just what grade you got in them - and even that may be less important for creative subjects than your portfolio as long as you pass it!).