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what A-levels should I pick

I am currently in the middle of my GCSE's I am questioning my a-level choices. I am definitely picking Accounting. However I have picked Economics and applied Law. I have heard Economics is quite hard. I am also undecided on if I want to do applied law or politics. I'm interested in politics and law. Any advice would help. Thank you

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Original post by arthur9831
I am currently in the middle of my GCSE's I am questioning my a-level choices. I am definitely picking Accounting. However I have picked Economics and applied Law. I have heard Economics is quite hard. I am also undecided on if I want to do applied law or politics. I'm interested in politics and law. Any advice would help. Thank you
It really depends on what you want to do in the future.
If you want to go into accounting (at uni) you will need a decent maths a-level- economics aren't enough (i think?) If you are doing the courses (in college or online), law, politics and accounting will be fine.
If you are wanting to go into law/politics, I would say drop economics. I don't know myself, but if it sounds too hard, don't take it. I honestly think, unless you want to go into accounting, stick with law politics and accounting.
In the end, it's up to you and what you want to do in the future.
Hope this helped?
Good Luck on your GCSEs!

Reply 2

If you are aiming at going into a job straight from school, then then Accountancy and 'Applied Law' (its a BTEC, not an A level) would be good choices as they are more practical vocational courses. If you are aiming at a more academic future and applying for Uni, then A level Law and Politics would be better choices.

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