A level choices for LSE A&F

Doing maths econ psych

How much better would maths econ chem OR maths econ chem psych be
Assuming I get 3 A stars predicted and A/A* for Chem

A&F bears no relation to chem so how much more beneficial is it to do as a 4th a level. Is it worth it. At gcse I got 9 9s and I believe at A level I can go well.

Reply 1

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

No benefit in doing a fourth A-level at all. Any combination of 3 of those subjects including A-level Maths would be fine.

Reply 2

Xylos

Original post by artful_lounger

No benefit in doing a fourth A-level at all. Any combination of 3 of those subjects including A-level Maths would be fine.

Alright, thanks. I was really stressing as I would like to maximise my chances. I know fm would be a help but it is the only subject I can’t see myself getting an A star/A.

Essentially, is psychology = chemistry in the unis eyes. Of course Chemistry is harder so there is a bit of an advantage in some sense. One more thing would an A in Chemistry be worse, =, or better than an A* in Psychology.

Thanks

Reply 3

izu4

Original post by Xylos

Doing maths econ psych
How much better would maths econ chem OR maths econ chem psych be
Assuming I get 3 A stars predicted and A/A* for Chem
A&F bears no relation to chem so how much more beneficial is it to do as a 4th a level. Is it worth it. At gcse I got 9 9s and I believe at A level I can go well.

I did maths, econ and chem A level and am doing a&f at Warwick. Even though it has no relation to a&f, chem is a unique subject amongst ppl that do a&f so it might help you stand out a bit, and the analytical skills you get from it are useful. If you’re in year 12 do all 4 if you can do it and carry that into year 13. If not then at end of yr 12 drop the one that you didn’t enjoy or did worse in

Reply 4

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by Xylos

There is no advantage in doing chemistry. Universities don't prefer it to psychology, and the only case it would make a difference is for a course which actually required chemistry (e.g. chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, medicine etc).

There is literally no benefit in doing chemistry over psychology. Just do whichever you prefer and/or think you'll get a better grade in.

I don't think FM is of any particular benefit either. It's A&F, it's not economics.