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Cambridge engineering 4 A-levels

Hello, I am currently in year 12 studying double maths, physics, and product design. As I plan on applying to Cambridge for engineering, should I keep product design as a 4th in year 13? Or should I swap product design for chemistry due to the workload that comes with the coursework?

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What type of engineering

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Original post by Anonymous
What type of engineering

Cambridge does the early few years as more general engineering and then then the choice is given to specialise into a field of engineering. I would hopefully like to do aero.

Reply 3

Which subject do you prefer?

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Original post by DerDracologe
Which subject do you prefer?

I definitely prefer product design I'm just worried about the workload as it may eat up all my time in free periods which I will need to revise for other subjects

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Original post by Anonymous
Hello, I am currently in year 12 studying double maths, physics, and product design. As I plan on applying to Cambridge for engineering, should I keep product design as a 4th in year 13? Or should I swap product design for chemistry due to the workload that comes with the coursework?

I do maths, further maths, physics and product design! Going into year 13! Honestly it’s not too bad but don’t procrastinate and keep on top of your work. I have managed fine the last year without any frees and am predicted 4A*s. Product design is also my favourite a level and if you say you enjoy it just keep doing it. Honestly even if it takes up a little extra of your time it’s better to do something you enjoy and are passionate about.

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Original post by Anonymous
I do maths, further maths, physics and product design! Going into year 13! Honestly it’s not too bad but don’t procrastinate and keep on top of your work. I have managed fine the last year without any frees and am predicted 4A*s. Product design is also my favourite a level and if you say you enjoy it just keep doing it. Honestly even if it takes up a little extra of your time it’s better to do something you enjoy and are passionate about.


Thanks for the insight. This is what I wanted to hear.

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