A level options

I have an ambition of pursuing cyber security related courses in uni so could someone kindly recommend helpful courses i should take alongside computer science in my A levels.

Reply 1

Don Chee

Mathematics and further mathematics. If you are applying for undergraduate Computer Science you will always need A level mathematics, and further mathematics is very desirable.

Reply 2

Deeeblobeebs

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by Don Chee

Mathematics and further mathematics. If you are applying for undergraduate Computer Science you will always need A level mathematics, and further mathematics is very desirable.

But I got a 6 in maths for gcses

Reply 3

Don Chee

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by Deeeblobeebs

But I got a 6 in maths for gcses

6 is a fair grade already. Universities may allow you to apply for cyber security without maths but they would be happy if you have maths in A level. A level maths (not further math) is not an extremely demanding subject, just some hard work awards you good grades. Also you may check online for the entry requirements for the related programmes at your dream uni.

Reply 4

Deeeblobeebs

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by Don Chee

Any other subjects u recommend

Reply 5

Don Chee

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by Deeeblobeebs

Any other subjects u recommend

Maybe Computer Science which is highly related (also you can check if you are comfortable with these topics). Other common scieces that you think getting an A/A* easy is fine e.g. physics/chemistry, biology is lots of memorising stuff and I personally don't recommend.

Reply 6

Sam1341

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by Deeeblobeebs

I have an ambition of pursuing cyber security related courses in uni so could someone kindly recommend helpful courses i should take alongside computer science in my A levels.

If you're very keen on cyber security, take maths for sure. Maths is more important than Computer science for getting into uni. Maybe also take further maths. but 100% do maths.