What should I do
I'm in yr 12 and I have no clue what to do at uni. I would like to go to a Russel group uni and I'm hoping to achieve A* AA in 3D design, maths and physics. I have a few ideas in mind and recently I was thinking that some of the things I might like to do might require an extra alevel. I'm willing to put in the work and pay but how much do universities mind if I took a year out or should I just consider a foundation year instead?
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by SpaghettilegsI'm in yr 12 and I have no clue what to do at uni. I would like to go to a Russel group uni and I'm hoping to achieve A* AA in 3D design, maths and physics. I have a few ideas in mind and recently I was thinking that some of the things I might like to do might require an extra alevel. I'm willing to put in the work and pay but how much do universities mind if I took a year out or should I just consider a foundation year instead?
What is your gcse grades? Do you have official AS exams that r for ucas predicted grade ?
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by SpaghettilegsI'm in yr 12 and I have no clue what to do at uni. I would like to go to a Russel group uni and I'm hoping to achieve A* AA in 3D design, maths and physics. I have a few ideas in mind and recently I was thinking that some of the things I might like to do might require an extra alevel. I'm willing to put in the work and pay but how much do universities mind if I took a year out or should I just consider a foundation year instead?
Hi,
It's completely okay to not have a clear idea of what you want to study at university yet - you're already thinking ahead, which is a great start. Since you're aiming for a Russell Group university and considering degrees that might require an extra A-Level, you have 2 options:
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Taking a gap year to get another A-Level:
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Universities won’t mind if you take a year out to complete an extra A-Level
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Some competitive courses may have strict subject requirements, so taking an extra year to meet them could be worth it
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Universities care more about strong grades and passionate applications rather than whether you took an extra year or not
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Foundation Year:
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Many universities offer foundation years for students who don’t meet the A-Level requirements but still have strong potential.
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This could be a great option if you want to go straight to uni without taking another year to study an extra subject.
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The downside is that a foundation year adds an extra year to your degree and will incur additional costs
Speak to your teachers and tutors about potential courses that you could do based on your A Levels and your interests and passions. They can help you refine your searches and figure out what the next right step is.
In terms of deciding between a gap year and foundation year, check specific course requirements at universities you're interested in. A gap year can give you more flexibility and extra experience and knowledge but a foundation year may be an easier route.
Best of luck!
(edited 12 months ago)
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What 'things' require an extra A level?
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by McGingerWhat 'things' require an extra A level?
Like if I want to do natural science I would need an extra science or something like that.
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by SpaghettilegsLike if I want to do natural science I would need an extra science or something like that.
Have you actually looked at the 'entry requirements' on some relevant Uni course pages - start there.
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by SpaghettilegsI'm in yr 12 and I have no clue what to do at uni. I would like to go to a Russel group uni and I'm hoping to achieve A* AA in 3D design, maths and physics. I have a few ideas in mind and recently I was thinking that some of the things I might like to do might require an extra alevel. I'm willing to put in the work and pay but how much do universities mind if I took a year out or should I just consider a foundation year instead?
From ur a levels u may be interested in architecture
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