Is German A-Level actually useful?
Hi
I've started A levels recently and am on 5 so really need to drop one soon (Im too lazy for the workload). Im doing Maths, Further Maths, Physics, German and Psychology and want a career in either Engineering (hence the mathsy stuff) or maybe Law or Politics, although idk if thats even possible now given my subjects.
At the moment I *hate* doing German. I got an easy 9 at GCSE but at A level it takes way more effort (as expected) but I also just hate the lessons and my teacher. I've heard its hard and not that useful, but also that since not many people take it, it could make me stand out for Unis which could be good?
I just wanna know if there's any actual use to me carrying it on (especially for engineering or politics) or if i should just end my suffering and drop it now
Thank youu
I've started A levels recently and am on 5 so really need to drop one soon (Im too lazy for the workload). Im doing Maths, Further Maths, Physics, German and Psychology and want a career in either Engineering (hence the mathsy stuff) or maybe Law or Politics, although idk if thats even possible now given my subjects.
At the moment I *hate* doing German. I got an easy 9 at GCSE but at A level it takes way more effort (as expected) but I also just hate the lessons and my teacher. I've heard its hard and not that useful, but also that since not many people take it, it could make me stand out for Unis which could be good?
I just wanna know if there's any actual use to me carrying it on (especially for engineering or politics) or if i should just end my suffering and drop it now
Thank youu
Reply 1
For engineering you’re covered with double maths and physics.
For law and politics there usually aren’t any required subjects but an essay subject can be preferred but not required so the current subjects would be fine.
If you hate doing German (and as you’re doing 5) then it would be a good idea to drop it. As not many schools offer it and not many people take it it might just mean that unis dont pay much attention to it because not many have the opportunity- im not sure but that’s my take on it from what I’ve heard from others (happy to be corrected if im wrong!).
I think dropping German would be a good idea 🙂
For law and politics there usually aren’t any required subjects but an essay subject can be preferred but not required so the current subjects would be fine.
If you hate doing German (and as you’re doing 5) then it would be a good idea to drop it. As not many schools offer it and not many people take it it might just mean that unis dont pay much attention to it because not many have the opportunity- im not sure but that’s my take on it from what I’ve heard from others (happy to be corrected if im wrong!).
I think dropping German would be a good idea 🙂
Reply 2
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At the moment I *hate* doing German.
Then drop it, and focus on the subjects you do enjoy.
No-one needs 5 A levels.
Then drop it, and focus on the subjects you do enjoy.
No-one needs 5 A levels.
Reply 3
A German A Level combines well with all other subjects and is an excellent way to enhance your transferable skills and your global awareness and mobility.
Reply 4
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Original post
by ameliawarwicker A German A Level combines well with all other subjects and is an excellent way to enhance your transferable skills and your global awareness and mobility.
But wont make any difference at all if German is not either an essential or preferred A level for the course being applied for,
Reply 5
Original post
by McGingerBut wont make any difference at all if German is not either an essential or preferred A level for the course being applied for,
Didn’t think about that
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