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A-Level choice for software engineering - help

Wondering if anyone can offer some advice.
I would like to study software engineering at uni, so originally wanted to take computer science, chemistry and drama for my A-Levels (some unis don't require you study maths). Unfortunately my school requires computer science as a fourth A-Level option, as they have bought the course online so we independently learn the content.
This means that if I study 4 options, the only subject I will be allowed to drop is CS. (I'm guessing it has something to do with the school having to teach each student at least 3 a-levels), and I wouldn't be allowed to drop one of the subjects that the sixth form is actually teaching me in person.

I don't see much point in studying 4 A-Levels and getting mediocre results when I could study 3, have more free time, and get higher results.

I'm stuck on choosing 3 options for a-levels that will still allow me to study software engineering (or something to do with tech, like robotics, not 100% sure on what I want to study at uni but I do really enjoy programming). Ideally I still want to do chemistry and drama, and don't really want to do maths.

I got all grade 7 - 9 at GCSES but don't really want to study maths for A-level.

I guess my question is, is there a way to still get a degree in technology/coding without studying maths or computer science at A-Level, but with an unusual combination - for example chemistry, drama and history. And can anyone recommend different subject options?
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Original post by evskel
Wondering if anyone can offer some advice.
I would like to study software engineering at uni, so originally wanted to take computer science, chemistry and drama for my A-Levels (some unis don't require you study maths). Unfortunately my school requires computer science as a fourth A-Level option, as they have bought the course online so we independently learn the content.
This means that if I study 4 options, the only subject I will be allowed to drop is CS. (I'm guessing it has something to do with the school having to teach each student at least 3 a-levels), and I wouldn't be allowed to drop one of the subjects that the sixth form is actually teaching me in person.
I don't see much point in studying 4 A-Levels and getting mediocre results when I could study 3, have more free time, and get higher results.
I'm stuck on choosing 3 options for a-levels that will still allow me to study software engineering (or something to do with tech, like robotics, not 100% sure on what I want to study at uni but I do really enjoy programming). Ideally I still want to do chemistry and drama, and don't really want to do maths.
I got all grade 7 - 9 at GCSES but don't really want to study maths for A-level.
I guess my question is, is there a way to still get a degree in technology/coding without studying maths or computer science at A-Level, but with an unusual combination - for example chemistry, drama and history. And can anyone recommend different subject options?

Physics could be an option to take, it’s a tough subject but it’s definitely worth it you can get into more engineering routes if you do decide to take maths as well even if you do drop comp sci
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Original post by royalchaos
Physics could be an option to take, it’s a tough subject but it’s definitely worth it you can get into more engineering routes if you do decide to take maths as well even if you do drop comp sci

thanks for the advice!

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