Do universities accept A levels that are takes outside of the 2 year window

I’m in year 12 currently studying maths physics and economics. The thing is that i am finding physics very difficult and im considering dropping it. This is also because i am planning to become an accountant so i really only need maths and economics. If i drop physics and then start a new a level at the start of year 13 and then finish it in my gap year. Would this put me at a disadvantage for russel group unis?

Hi 2nd year banking and finance student here. Basically 100% yes! Especially for Russel groups! However, u said u want to become an accountant, please look into degree apprenticeships or even work that you don’t need a degree for but inside the related field (the company might pay for u to do ur accounting qualifications free of charge!) I will state, get out the idea of going to “RG uni’s” the standard of teaching there is soo bad, bigger classes, less contact time, less pretty much in everything they expect u to know it! (Based on mates experiences). Look at some other courses such as Econ and finance Bsc, or Finance and banking Bsc, finance and law Bsc. These would still set u up to be an accountant (probably in a better position in some cases) but it leaves your windows open for other roles as well. Before uni, u have a general idea of what u want to do some pick “accounting” however they might go into auditing, wealth management, portfolio management, banking roles (not accounting). Hope this gives u more of a vague idea. Any questions don’t be afraid to ask

Sorry, just to make it clear. Are you saying 100% yes for me asking if it will put me at a disadvantage or if unis accept

Sorry, just to make it clear. Are you saying 100% yes for me asking if it will put me at a disadvantage or if unis accept

I’m saying it puts you at a disadvantage! Like a mega disadvantage.

If i do 4 a levels and get a bad grade in one of them( a grade c or d) would that put me at a disadvantage for rg unis and also normal unis aswell?

Depends what that “c or d” is in for a RG, if it’s in something like religious education, and u applied for example maths then no absolutely not, same goes with normal unis as well. But if you can let me know what you’re studying now, and ur predicated grades I can give u a vague idea of where you could potentially apply to. But absolutely no RG unis are possible with 2 A levels, no matter what they are, they require 3 as a minimum.

Do u have any cntact info. Can i talk to you more about my situation. Thank you for ur help

I don’t particularly give out things like that I’m afraid, I would much rather u ask on here. Not for just my privacy but also u can multiple opinions as well not just one. So ask anything go ahead

Basically I’m doing 4 a levels. Maths physics and economics. And a native language privately. If i do badly in physics which i probably will. Would this affect me for uni. Would i get into a good uni?

You’re doing 4 A levels, that’s an advantage tbh, you can either look at it like this you can fail 1 and not have it affect anything. Or if they accept UCAS (most RGs dont) then you can use that to get into a better uni overall (provided if they accept UCAS points) but I’m 2nd years finance and banking student, can I ask what’s ur target degree? And why?

You’re doing 4 A levels, that’s an advantage tbh, you can either look at it like this you can fail 1 and not have it affect anything. Or if they accept UCAS (most RGs dont) then you can use that to get into a better uni overall (provided if they accept UCAS points) but I’m 2nd years finance and banking student, can I ask what’s ur target degree? And why?

I’m in year 12 currently studying maths physics and economics. The thing is that i am finding physics very difficult and im considering dropping it. This is also because i am planning to become an accountant so i really only need maths and economics. If i drop physics and then start a new a level at the start of year 13 and then finish it in my gap year. Would this put me at a disadvantage for russel group unis?

I want to go into finance. I want to study accounting. Originally wanted to be an engineer but found physics too hard so that went out of the window.

Don’t do accounting at uni! It’s a mistake most people make and they are locked down to a role that A. Isn’t very fun B. Just excel C. The course is boring and doesn’t really cover “personal finance” to the extent you need to be at. Try to get a degree apprenticeship or find a role that is in a firm that u can grow with and hint in the interview that you’re looking to expand with the company (mention possibly doing a AAT) they will love it, if you’re good. However, if ur set on uni is there any other courses you’re interested in?

Just to be clear: so this means unis only take top3 a levels into regard. Also if i take a gap year and resit one subject. How much will that affect me?

I’m still looking into it. But i know for a fact im doing something finance related. Do you have any recommendations?

I’m in year 12 currently studying maths physics and economics. The thing is that i am finding physics very difficult and im considering dropping it. This is also because i am planning to become an accountant so i really only need maths and economics. If i drop physics and then start a new a level at the start of year 13 and then finish it in my gap year. Would this put me at a disadvantage for russel group unis?