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Business studies or sociology a level??

I’ve decided to take graphic communication and computer science but idk what to choose for my third subject. I’m looking to go into the creative field in the future so I’m not sure what would actually help more 😭😭 I feel like they’d both fit in…
The reason I’m considering sociology is because I might deviate into that sorta route and I’m unsure if business would give me skills that are more valuable. Idk guys please help

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by chargingport
I’ve decided to take graphic communication and computer science but idk what to choose for my third subject. I’m looking to go into the creative field in the future so I’m not sure what would actually help more 😭😭 I feel like they’d both fit in…
The reason I’m considering sociology is because I might deviate into that sorta route and I’m unsure if business would give me skills that are more valuable. Idk guys please help


Hey, Im in my second year of sociology a-level. I reccommend the subject if you dont mind essay writing and having to remember studies, names etc. The topic content is pretty easy to understand there is just a lot of it, and you might find some topics that you find boring (but this is pretty much the same for any subject). So, it is a really good third choice. I dont know much about the creative field but i'd imagine business would help you with marketing, promotion...that sorta thing. If you would like some more insight into sociology to make a decision lmk x

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by lilerxn
Hey, Im in my second year of sociology a-level. I reccommend the subject if you dont mind essay writing and having to remember studies, names etc. The topic content is pretty easy to understand there is just a lot of it, and you might find some topics that you find boring (but this is pretty much the same for any subject). So, it is a really good third choice. I dont know much about the creative field but i'd imagine business would help you with marketing, promotion...that sorta thing. If you would like some more insight into sociology to make a decision lmk x


Thank youu

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As someone who does both, business would be more useful due to its image of being practical

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by chargingport
I’ve decided to take graphic communication and computer science but idk what to choose for my third subject. I’m looking to go into the creative field in the future so I’m not sure what would actually help more 😭😭 I feel like they’d both fit in…
The reason I’m considering sociology is because I might deviate into that sorta route and I’m unsure if business would give me skills that are more valuable. Idk guys please help


what did u end up choosing? i’m doing computer science and politics but idk if i should pick business or sociology

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by Mansikaur08
what did u end up choosing? i’m doing computer science and politics but idk if i should pick business or sociology

If youre aiming for uni then go for sociology because business is non-preferred for some unis

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by DerDracologe
If youre aiming for uni then go for sociology because business is non-preferred for some unis


i might do something finance related at uni of birmingham so i’ve chosen business a level and im aiming for all A’s in my a levels if that’s a good idea

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by Mansikaur08
i might do something finance related at uni of birmingham so i’ve chosen business a level and im aiming for all A’s in my a levels if that’s a good idea

Sounds like a great plan! Make sure to check the requirements for all your courses 🙂

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