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?

Reply 1

Ariale

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Original post by Spaghettilegs

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?

What is your gcse grades? Do you have official AS exams that r for ucas predicted grade ?

Reply 2

Ereza_SOAS

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Original post by Spaghettilegs

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?

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 1 month ago)

Reply 3

McGinger

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What 'things' require an extra A level?

Reply 4

Spaghettilegs

OP

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Original post by McGinger

What 'things' require an extra A level?

Like if I want to do natural science I would need an extra science or something like that.

Reply 5

McGinger

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Original post by Spaghettilegs

Like 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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ilovespareribs

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Original post by Spaghettilegs

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?

From ur a levels u may be interested in architecture

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