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Marketing A-Level Dilemma

Hi, I'm in Yr11 and I am kinds stuck about what A-Levels to pick. Currently I desire to have a career in the creative side of marketing, however I know myself and I know that what I want to do when I'm older has the tendency to change dramatically which is why A-Level options are seeming torturous. I have researched ideal A-Level options and I know for sure that I need to take business (which is fine) but I am stuck between moving Sixth Forms to do A-Level Media Studies and Sociology or staying at my sixth form and doing Sociology and one other that I need to do. The thing is, I am reluctant to pick Media Studies because it seems not to be respected much by other universities, especially if I want to change my career path in the future, however do I need to pick a creative subject to have a better chance of being able to be accepted into university to do the creative side of marketing or not.
Reply 1
with the career path u wanna take media studies should be fine
Original post by Maria
Hi, I'm in Yr11 and I am kinds stuck about what A-Levels to pick. Currently I desire to have a career in the creative side of marketing, however I know myself and I know that what I want to do when I'm older has the tendency to change dramatically which is why A-Level options are seeming torturous. I have researched ideal A-Level options and I know for sure that I need to take business (which is fine) but I am stuck between moving Sixth Forms to do A-Level Media Studies and Sociology or staying at my sixth form and doing Sociology and one other that I need to do. The thing is, I am reluctant to pick Media Studies because it seems not to be respected much by other universities, especially if I want to change my career path in the future, however do I need to pick a creative subject to have a better chance of being able to be accepted into university to do the creative side of marketing or not.
You could do Graphics?
Hello there!

Choosing A-Levels can feel overwhelming, especially when you're considering a creative career like marketing but also want to keep your options open for the future. If you’re set on pursuing the creative side of marketing, taking Business as one of your A-Levels is an excellent choice, as it provides a solid foundation in understanding marketing principles and the business world.
Media Studies offers valuable insights into media production, audience analysis, and content creation, which are directly relevant to creative marketing roles.
Sociology is another strong choice because it helps you understand societal trends, human behavior, and cultural contexts, all of which are useful for marketing careers.
Ultimately, you don’t need to pick a purely creative subject to be accepted into a university marketing program. What’s most important is choosing A-Levels that you enjoy and can perform well in while keeping your future pathways flexible.

You can find more information about our marketing course at Coventry University:
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fbl/marketing-ba-hons/

I hope this helps!
Good luck!

Reka - Coventry University Student Ambassador
Reply 4
Original post by liyah22
with the career path u wanna take media studies should be fine

Thank you, much appreciated!
Reply 5
Original post by Geo Lover 7
You could do Graphics?

I was considering doing an online course because there aren't any sixth forms that offer graphics near me
Reply 6
Original post by Coventry University Student Ambassadors
Hello there!
Choosing A-Levels can feel overwhelming, especially when you're considering a creative career like marketing but also want to keep your options open for the future. If you’re set on pursuing the creative side of marketing, taking Business as one of your A-Levels is an excellent choice, as it provides a solid foundation in understanding marketing principles and the business world.
Media Studies offers valuable insights into media production, audience analysis, and content creation, which are directly relevant to creative marketing roles.
Sociology is another strong choice because it helps you understand societal trends, human behavior, and cultural contexts, all of which are useful for marketing careers.
Ultimately, you don’t need to pick a purely creative subject to be accepted into a university marketing program. What’s most important is choosing A-Levels that you enjoy and can perform well in while keeping your future pathways flexible.
You can find more information about our marketing course at Coventry University:
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/fbl/marketing-ba-hons/
I hope this helps!
Good luck!
Reka - Coventry University Student Ambassador

Thank you for the advice. Are there any other subjects you would recommend for marketing?

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