Physics or Psychology?!

I am a Chinese student who is currently deciding on my A-level electives. I am an economics major applicant. Apart from Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Economics. I am considering studying Physics, psychology, or both Physics and Psychology. Which one will the university prefer? If I study Psychology, will it become evidence of my writing skills and make me a stronger applicant?If I take both physics and psychology, will it enrich my profile?

I am a Chinese student who is currently deciding on my A-level electives. I am an economics major applicant. Apart from Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Economics. I am considering studying Physics, psychology, or both Physics and Psychology. Which one will the university prefer? If I study Psychology, will it become evidence of my writing skills and make me a stronger applicant?If I take both physics and psychology, will it enrich my profile?

You only need 3 A-levels to make a competitive application to UK universities normally - I certainly wouldn't recommend doing more than 4 A-levels, as you don't get "bonus points" for doing extra A-levels in that manner.
Neither physics nor psychology will be preferred for applying to economics nor will either specifically benefit an application. Pick whichever you think you'll get the best grade in and that you prefer to study for yourself.

Hi Sunyyy,
If you are set on doing Maths, FM and Econ then this is already a really strong set. I would not recommend doing 5 A-Levels as unis will only ever ask for 3 and some unis look if you've done a fourth. For a fourth I'd recommend doing the one you think you will enjoy more. You will already have demonstrated that you are apt at both numerical and literary analysis because you are doing Econ, which involves essay writing, and 2 x Maths subjects. If you choose something else you think you will enjoy then this will keep you motivated and mean you are more likely to do well in it.
Personally I found Physics to be a very difficult A level, although it was enjoyable. I absolutely loved my Psychology A-Level. You get to learn something entirely new and it taught me a lot about the world and how human behaviour worked. Its a really unique subject with a lot of application, and a good mix of essay writing and the scientific method.
Its up to you but the message is: take something as your fourth A-Level that you think you will enjoy doing for two years 🙂
I hope this helps and best of luck!
Holly
University of Bath

Thank you for your reply😭I have one more concern: I want to finish my A-Level Economics study within one year. In this way, I can submit 2 A-level final results(AS+A2) and 2 predicted A-level results to the university. However, will the university, if I get a conditional offer, require one more subject since I have only 2 subjects I am currently studying at A2 level?