A LEVEL - English Literature , Law , Economics

Just received 99988877 (and distinctions in BTECs) in my GCSEs this year.
I want to attend a Russel Group University for Law.

I did best in English and I will be definitely taking English Literature as an A-Level.

Law A-Level is common sense. Not necessary but I think that it would honestly just be mentally less challenging starting a uni course that I have some idea about.

Economics is my third choice. I’ve never been certain on my third choice but I decided learning about the economy (since I love geography when there is no physical aspect) is something that interests me.

My only fear is that competitive universities will see that I have taken 2 non-traditional A-Levels and think that I am not a good fit for Law. I am aware that the courses I have chosen are very challenging, but it is on my mind now that Russel Groups may still view these as non-academic.

As mentioned, I want to be a student of law. Any advice? Should I change economics to something that is more academic (I do quite well in science) or should I stick with economics?

Reply 1

Frxstyx

Original post by ClementH

Just received 99988877 (and distinctions in BTECs) in my GCSEs this year.
I want to attend a Russel Group University for Law.
I did best in English and I will be definitely taking English Literature as an A-Level.
Law A-Level is common sense. Not necessary but I think that it would honestly just be mentally less challenging starting a uni course that I have some idea about.
Economics is my third choice. I’ve never been certain on my third choice but I decided learning about the economy (since I love geography when there is no physical aspect) is something that interests me.
My only fear is that competitive universities will see that I have taken 2 non-traditional A-Levels and think that I am not a good fit for Law. I am aware that the courses I have chosen are very challenging, but it is on my mind now that Russel Groups may still view these as non-academic.
As mentioned, I want to be a student of law. Any advice? Should I change economics to something that is more academic (I do quite well in science) or should I stick with economics?

What russel groups do you want to apply for? If you look on the entry requirements for their course then I'm sure it'll give a more detailed break down, for example:

https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2024/09672/llb-law/all-content/#:~:text=Applicants%20must%20be%20studying%20at,%3B%20English%20Language%3B%20English%20Literature%3B

If you look at the part about 'applicants must be studying at least one of the following A-level subjects', you will see economics, english literature and law so I'd say you're perfectly alright to continue with your a level choices.

When you come to decide what universities you want to apply for, check the entry requirements and see if they have any specific a-level requirements.

Hope this helps :smile:

Reply 2

Stiffy Byng

RUSSELL Group. How hard can that be? It says Russell Group right there on the website.

https://russellgroup.ac.uk/about/our-universities

Economics is an academic subject. A level law is a waste of time. It's Mickey Mouse. You can read up on the basics of the legal system before stating university, and will in any event be told all about the legal system in the first week or two of the first term.

A level law might suit someone who plans to leave school at 19 and become a police officer. Police officers know big fat ZIP about the law. Draw your own conclusions from that.