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A-level option advice (repost edited)

So far I have the definite 2 choices of religious studies and sociology as an A-level but recently I have been debating between the three subjects history, media studies and politics as a third option.

I have been studying history for GCSES, I would say i'm decent but I have grown to resent it a little bit which is bringing down my motivation for it.. I would say I am really interested and I really see myself doing it having looked at the A-level topics for history, however I am also worried that if I do pick it as an A-level it will become too difficult to manage as I would then be doing 3 heavy essay based A-level subjects. The positives however is that it complements my definite 2 options well and would help if I do decide that I want to get into law.

I have never studied politics before because but I have been interested in doing something in law or even International law which is where I think it would tie nicely with my options. However, I have seen that if you are doing politics it must be something you are passionate about doing.. I would not say that I am super passionate about the subject but I am quite interested since it complements my other options I have considered it.

With media studies I had decided to consider it as I feel like I have to since I don't want to overload myself with so much essay subjects. I'm not saying that it isn't hard but compared to my two essay based options, media would balance out my A-levels. I wouldn't say i'm 100% passionate about it though, I feel like if a do decide to take it, it would be a waste of an A-level since it's not something I would desire to take after A-levels. I also hear that it isn't really a subject taken seriously to universities so i'm not sure.

If you have any advice for me please reply as I am in a dilemma.

Reply 1

f4cultyf4ct

I would also like to say that i’m interested in the following careers: International law, criminal lawyer and maybe journalism?

Reply 2

Divinebandit

I think politics is best for you. You don't need to be super passionate for a subject to the point you are singing with joy when it's time to go to your politics lesson but if you're interested in it and have the motivationto do the hard work to get good grades, it would be a good choice for any of your degrees you are interested in.

You haven't considered this subject but Economics might also be a good option, it is still an essay writing subject, but the content is very interesting in my opinion and gives you a lot of insight into the world. I can go into more detail to why I think it's interesting if you like but I'm aware that not all colleges offer it and you might not be interested at all.

Good luck.

Reply 3

Spcb

Original post by f4cultyf4ct

I would also like to say that i’m interested in the following careers: International law, criminal lawyer and maybe journalism?

Do Law A Level

Reply 4

f4cultyf4ct

Original post by Divinebandit

I think politics is best for you. You don't need to be super passionate for a subject to the point you are singing with joy when it's time to go to your politics lesson but if you're interested in it and have the motivationto do the hard work to get good grades, it would be a good choice for any of your degrees you are interested in.
You haven't considered this subject but Economics might also be a good option, it is still an essay writing subject, but the content is very interesting in my opinion and gives you a lot of insight into the world. I can go into more detail to why I think it's interesting if you like but I'm aware that not all colleges offer it and you might not be interested at all.
Good luck.