A Level Dilemma - Can’t Choose Between These Subjects…

I’m trying to finalise my A Level choices, but my school can’t accommodate my original combination. I had initially chosen Business, Economics, Music and Psychology, but now (if I can’t convince them to accommodate my chosen four) I have to pick either:
1. Business, Economics and Music
2. Business, Psychology and Music

I’m struggling to decide because:
Economics vs Psychology | I’ve never studied either before. I worry that Economics and Business (which I also haven’t studied before) might overlap too much, but I also know Economics is seen as a strong subject.
Future Plans | I don’t have a set career path but want to keep my options open for business, finance, or something else.
University Preferences | Do top universities look down on Business Studies? Would Business + Psychology be seen as less “academic” than Business + Economics or Economics + Psychology?
Workload and Difficulty | Since I haven’t studied Business, Economics or Psychology before, I’d love to hear which one is more challenging, especially without A Level Maths.

I’d really appreciate any advice from people who’ve taken these subjects or been in a similar situation. What would you recommend?

Reply 1

nwar

Study Forum Helper

Original post by ollymil

I’m trying to finalise my A Level choices, but my school can’t accommodate my original combination. I had initially chosen Business, Economics, Music and Psychology, but now (if I can’t convince them to accommodate my chosen four) I have to pick either:
1. Business, Economics and Music
2. Business, Psychology and Music
I’m struggling to decide because:
Economics vs Psychology | I’ve never studied either before. I worry that Economics and Business (which I also haven’t studied before) might overlap too much, but I also know Economics is seen as a strong subject.
Future Plans | I don’t have a set career path but want to keep my options open for business, finance, or something else.
University Preferences | Do top universities look down on Business Studies? Would Business + Psychology be seen as less “academic” than Business + Economics or Economics + Psychology?
Workload and Difficulty | Since I haven’t studied Business, Economics or Psychology before, I’d love to hear which one is more challenging, especially without A Level Maths.
I’d really appreciate any advice from people who’ve taken these subjects or been in a similar situation. What would you recommend?

Economics will keep your doors a lot more open than business. You don't need maths for economics - I know plenty of people who study economics without maths at A level and do very well in it. If you want to keep doors open, have you considered replacing business with maths?

Reply 2

McGinger

Dont do BS and Econ together. They are too similar and you will just get bored.
Many top Unis wont accept them together - or just regard BS as 'less academic'.

Whilst there are some Unis that dont require A level Maths for a Econ or Finance degree, they will still want a high GCSE Maths grade - and if you struggle with Maths, or simply don't enjoy it much, it probably isnt a degree or career you are going to enjoy.

Are other subjects like Sociology, Law or Politics available to you?