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subjects to take for a level?

Hi, I'm currently a year 11 student unsure of what subjects I want to take for A-level. I want to hopefully be able to get into Oxbridge for Law. After reading some suggestions and looking at the recommended A levels from these unis, I'm thinking of taking:
- Economics A level
- Politics A level
- English literature A level
- Greek A level
- EPQ
I 100% want to take economics since I think its something that would interest me as I already do business and currently getting a 9. I've heard that politics link well with economics and I think it would be a fun subject for me to try since I get to debate which is something I love doing. Greek A level is a given, as I'm greek and already speak the language and I'm already preparing for it from now. I will hopefully give it at the end of year 12, giving me time in year 13 for my EPQ.
I'm not sure yet what to do for my EPQ and I know it's still early but I am willing to work hard for it even though I'm not quite sure how it works yet. (I do a lot of subjects out of school so for anyone saying it will be too much, it won't as I already do a lot and know what it feels like). If anyone has any suggestions feel free to tell me them.
One thing im confused about is English Literature A level. I'm a person who really likes reading (I read in both greek and english), and I wouldn't mind reading books during the summer. Infact, its something I enjoy. However I've heard a lot of people say that its a big jump from GCSE and I still want to be able to do good in it. Does anyone know if this is a good subject, and if its something its worth for me to pick for law? Is it extremely difficult or something I can work towards?
Before anyone says to not do 4 A levels, it's not something I'm not going to change since most people say it because they think it will take lower your already existing grades. But im doing 4 with the hope that in Greek I will get an A*, which would help me massively with my other subjects.
Please let me know what you guys think and thank you :smile:

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Reply 1

Paralove

If you're a native speaker then the Greek isn't like.. academically challenging, and there's a possibility that they won't include whatever you achieve in that in an offer (i.e. you'd still need to get at least A*AA in your other subjects).

Competitive applicants for Law will take one of English, History or a language (but, not as a native speaker), alongside other subjects. It'll develop useful skills for a Law degree so I'd recommend sticking with English Lit if you're enjoying it at GCSE and doing well.

EPQ, up to you but they won't include it in offers, but it's a good way to do some focused super curricular reading/work to explore something in Law of interest to you.

Reply 2

elena_m16

Thank you for your reply. How do you know there's a possibility it won't count? Also what do you mean that the EPQ won't be included in offers? It can potentially bring the grade down right?

Reply 3

username7368346

Have you thought of exchanging Modern Greek for Classical Greek (assuming you are taking a Mod Langs A Level — Greek could be either) — I believe that the old/formal form of the modern language (Katharevousa as opposed to Demotic Greek) is heavily classicised anyway.

Latin used to be fundamentally important for the law and I imagine either classical language still looks very good, as well as including literature which used to be known by every person with a humanities education. I can’t imagine you would find it any challenge at all and probably know all of this anyway.