What degree could I get with Biology, Geography, Psychology A-levels?

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I'm taking A-levels next year and I was debating what sort of degree I could get in university (may be a bit early, but it's never too late!)
I specifically chose those 3 subjects because they give a wide range (unlike, let's say FM, maths and physics)
My favourite out of the 3 is psychology

Reply 1

DataVenia

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by cIodly

I'm taking A-levels next year and I was debating what sort of degree I could get in university (may be a bit early, but it's never too late!)
I specifically chose those 3 subjects because they give a wide range (unlike, let's say FM, maths and physics)
My favourite out of the 3 is psychology

Well, those A levels would lend themselves to a Psychology degree, which you say is your favourite A level. Does that hold any interest for you?

Reply 2

McGinger

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Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Zoology, Animal Conservation, Environmental Science, Geography
International Development, Marine Biology, Ocean Science, Meteorology etc etc. Plus a whole range of social science and humanities subjects like Anthropology, Philosophy, Sociology, Law etc.

Geography is a very useful A level subject as many Universities count it as both a science subject and a social science. It can often be counted as a 'second science' subject if this is required for degrees like Psychology.

Have a look at some University course descriptions, and check the 'entry requirements' to see which A level subjects are required or preferred. Examples :
Undergraduate subject areas - University of Birmingham
Courses and degree subject areas - University of Plymouth

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cIodly

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by DataVenia

Well, those A levels would lend themselves to a Psychology degree, which you say is your favourite A level. Does that hold any interest for you?

Yes, I was considering a psychology degree, but I want to find more options, like a degree that mixes both geography and psychology?

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cIodly

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by McGinger

Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Zoology, Animal Conservation, Environmental Science, Geography
International Development, Marine Biology, Ocean Science, Meteorology etc etc. Plus a whole range of social science and humanities subjects like Anthropology, Philosophy, Sociology, Law etc.
Geography is a very useful A level subject as many Universities count it as both a science subject and a social science. It can often be counted as a 'second science' subject if this is required for degrees like Psychology.
Have a look at some University course descriptions, and check the 'entry requirements' to see which A level subjects are required or preferred. Examples :
Undergraduate subject areas - University of Birmingham
Courses and degree subject areas - University of Plymouth

Thank you!

Reply 5

DataVenia

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by cIodly

Yes, I was considering a psychology degree, but I want to find more options, like a degree that mixes both geography and psychology?

Have you looked at Human Geography or Anthropology? There also are joint honours degrees which may be of interest, like Psychology and Anthropology, or Geography and Psychology.

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Harry LHU

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Original post

by cIodly

I'm taking A-levels next year and I was debating what sort of degree I could get in university (may be a bit early, but it's never too late!)
I specifically chose those 3 subjects because they give a wide range (unlike, let's say FM, maths and physics)
My favourite out of the 3 is psychology

Hey there,

It's never too early to start thinking about university!

As has been stated previously, many universities offer both single honours and combined honours courses that involve either Biology, Geography or Psychology, or combination of two or more of these!

Liverpool Hope, while not combining Biology or Geography with our strong Psychology (which includes modules on Biopsychology) course, there are courses ranging from Human Geography and Conservation Biology to Environmental Geography in our Undergraduate courses.

Really, what I'm getting at is looking around across universities, UCAS and so on to see what suits you best is a great thing to be doing so early on - so keep it up!

All the best wishes and regards for the future!

Harry
Liverpool Hope University Student Ambassador
MA Politics and International Relations

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cIodly

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by DataVenia

Have you looked at Human Geography or Anthropology? There also are joint honours degrees which may be of interest, like Psychology and Anthropology, or Geography and Psychology.

I haven’t researched much due to exams, i will hopefully have the time to research about universities during the summer when im done with GCSEs!

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PAULANKE

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by cIodly

Yes, I was considering a psychology degree, but I want to find more options, like a degree that mixes both geography and psychology?

heyy i do geography and psychology too!! i’ve firmed social science at kcl and honestly it feels like the perfect mix of both . u look at real-life issues like climate change, social inequality, human rights, cultural relativism etc. i love that it’s all stuff happening right now and u can actually apply what you learn. also physical geography and biology are great combos u could look at marine biology or environmental science. all ur alevel options seem great and tbf once u do ur alevels u can pick and choose what topics u like and then choose a degree. i kept changing and i only made a decision at the beginning ish of year 13

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Flamingo10

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Original post

by cIodly

I'm taking A-levels next year and I was debating what sort of degree I could get in university (may be a bit early, but it's never too late!)
I specifically chose those 3 subjects because they give a wide range (unlike, let's say FM, maths and physics)
My favourite out of the 3 is psychology

Might depend what you want to do with it? It might also depend on whether you need to go to university straight after A levels? Or it might depend on whether an apprenticeship would suit you better or just in fact getting a job until you decide what you actually want to do with your life?

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YSJ_Kiera

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Original post

by cIodly

I'm taking A-levels next year and I was debating what sort of degree I could get in university (may be a bit early, but it's never too late!)
I specifically chose those 3 subjects because they give a wide range (unlike, let's say FM, maths and physics)
My favourite out of the 3 is psychology

Hi there!

I also did psychology and biology with computer science instead of geography! Doing psychology and biology set me up really well for psychology, which I'm now in my third year of studying (let me know if you have any questions about this!). I fell in love with psychology at A-Level, and went into it with the eventual aim of having a career where I can help people.

Psychology is quite broad - there's a lot of different routes you can take (for example, psychology with counselling/criminology/child development). When looking for psychology courses, make sure they are BPS (British Psychological Society) accredited, as you need this accreditation to go on to further study, to become for example, a forensic psychologist!

I'd recommend having a shop around on the UCAS website at different degrees, you can filter psychology courses by location, entry requirements, etc. Maybe note down a few you like or save them on the website, and this will make next year much easier when it comes to applications and searching for open days!

Hope this helps a little. If you have any other questions, please get in touch!!

Kiera
Senior Student Ambassador, York St. John University

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katieiys

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by cIodly

Yes, I was considering a psychology degree, but I want to find more options, like a degree that mixes both geography and psychology?

hi, i also take these subjects (yr13) so feel free to pm me,

have you looked into more niche courses like 'environmental psychology', or if your more interested in human geography than physical geography some course specifications delve deeper into the study of people, that sort of thing. At a university level sociology and human geography are highly interlinked. Doing the geography a level course you will realise particularly during NEA that a lot of sociologist have contributed research to the human geography field and vice versa.

In terms of the subject combination though... I have loved it. Year 2 biology covers much of the same as biopsychology in psychology. The physical geography side is highly linked to biology and definitely gives an upper hand as you can talk about the processes in much greater detail, then of course from what ive said theres that link between geography and psychology.

The only things i would consider is.... all of these subjects involve statistical testing that vary from eachother and can be very maths orientated at times. Further, Geography is very essay orientated, psychology somewhat inbetween, and biology isnt (apart from a 25m essay in AQA). Most people choose essay subjects or no essay subjects. Theres pros and cons to this - it is more difficult at time however being able to do both is a highly vauluabe skill.

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