Struggling to think of A-Levels

Well, first off, hello!
So for my GCSE's (sitting in 2025), i've picked triple science, DT (rm) and Business studies. I'm working on a personal art portfolio as i'd like to pick art as an a-level (needed for architecture in uni).
However, I'm not really sure after this. I was thinking physics to help with my uni application for an architecture course, which is also why i've gone with art (although also because im good at it.)
Now, for the third space, I am thinking of english or philosophy. I dont really know which to pick, but i know why im picking these; because i'd like to be a poet and novelist on the side of architecture, and i do want what i'd like to have some philosophical aspects. Although writing is not new to me, philosophy is and im currently getting into it by reading some of Dostoevsky's works, as well as probably looking at some others once i do more research.
With that long rant aside (sorry), what do i pick?
possible uni course: architect. on the side or smth: novelist/poet.
Thank you!! : D

philosophy all the wayyyy ( maybe I'm bias bc I do it...) but its so much more versatile and exciting than English lit which is so boring- not to mention the exceedingly high a level grade boundaries where only like 1% of students get top grades but if you love English lit defo choose it

Alright, that helps a lot, tysm! Do you also have anything you think i should look at before picking it, maybe key texts used in philosophy or ideas i can explore?

tbh philosophy a level ( w religion and ethics) is not really a subject where you need to do prior reading to be good at it but in the summer of y11 I read plato republic purely because it was something I loved and was a good hobby and funnily enough the first topic you learn is platos understanding of reality!! also big heads up it is NOTHING like religious studies gcse so don't be put off by the fact you haven't done it. I got a 9 in RS and barely scraped a B in my recent y12 exam but I'm still pushing through because I loveee it - even tho I'm currently procrastinating revising for my upcoming philosophy mock next week aaaa

also ive just read that you intend to read architecture at uni and most unis actually require maths as an a level so please do prior reading so you're not going against* subject reqs

Well, first off, hello!

So for my GCSE's (sitting in 2025), i've picked triple science, DT (rm) and Business studies. I'm working on a personal art portfolio as i'd like to pick art as an a-level (needed for architecture in uni).

However, I'm not really sure after this. I was thinking physics to help with my uni application for an architecture course, which is also why i've gone with art (although also because im good at it.)

Now, for the third space, I am thinking of english or philosophy. I dont really know which to pick, but i know why im picking these; because i'd like to be a poet and novelist on the side of architecture, and i do want what i'd like to have some philosophical aspects. Although writing is not new to me, philosophy is and im currently getting into it by reading some of Dostoevsky's works, as well as probably looking at some others once i do more research.

With that long rant aside (sorry), what do i pick?

possible uni course: architect. on the side or smth: novelist/poet.

Thank you!! : D

That's not correct. Only five out of 50+ architecture courses require/prefer maths or physics. Most courses don't have any subject requirements.
Have a look at the following thread on A levels for architecture:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7536742
Physics (or maths) is only required/preferred by five unis - Cambridge, Bath, Leeds, Strathclyde and Glasgow School of Art. If you prefer or are stronger in other subjects, then consider dropping physics for something you will enjoy and get high grades in.
Humanities subjects such as geography or history are good options as you will study architectural humanities as part of the degree. Geography also covers content that can be useful such as sustainability and sense of place.
Do note though that architecture is an intense degree so being a novelist/poet on the side might be a pipe dream.

also ive just read that you intend to read architecture at uni and most unis actually require maths as an a level so please do prior reading so you're not going against* subject reqs

tbh philosophy a level ( w religion and ethics) is not really a subject where you need to do prior reading to be good at it but in the summer of y11 I read plato republic purely because it was something I loved and was a good hobby and funnily enough the first topic you learn is platos understanding of reality!! also big heads up it is NOTHING like religious studies gcse so don't be put off by the fact you haven't done it. I got a 9 in RS and barely scraped a B in my recent y12 exam but I'm still pushing through because I loveee it - even tho I'm currently procrastinating revising for my upcoming philosophy mock next week aaaa

Ah alright! I'll definitely look into Plato after mocks also the fact that it is nothing like RS is actually great since I didn't really like the religious aspect, but I do like philosophy in general! I do know it might be a bit similar but as long as I'm not writing explicitly about religions for a whole paper straight it'll be fine.. I actually got forced to pick RS because of the kind of secondary it is! Also good luck on your mock, please do revise and I'm sure you'll do great! I'm not the best reviser, but for me, word association really helps, especially if you can visualise things in your head, or maybe associate them with a song (doesn't have to have ANYTHING to do with the word, as long as you can see the word on paper and the song comes to mind - great if you can hear music in your head too kinda)!