Should I take A Level Computer Science or Economics?

Hi, I'm currently sitting my GCSEs and would really appreciate some advice. I'm predicted an 8 in Maths, Physics, and English Literature, a 7 in Computer Science and English Language. For A-levels, I’m planning to take Maths, Further Maths, and Physics, but I’m torn between choosing Computer Science or Economics as my fourth subject. I enjoy coding and problem-solving, but I’m also interested in the analytical side of Economics and did quite well in English-based subjects. If anyone has experience with either subject—especially alongside Maths and Physics—I’d be really grateful to hear your thoughts!

Hi, I'm currently sitting my GCSEs and would really appreciate some advice. I'm predicted an 8 in Maths, Physics, and English Literature, a 7 in Computer Science and English Language. For A-levels, I’m planning to take Maths, Further Maths, and Physics, but I’m torn between choosing Computer Science or Economics as my fourth subject. I enjoy coding and problem-solving, but I’m also interested in the analytical side of Economics and did quite well in English-based subjects. If anyone has experience with either subject—especially alongside Maths and Physics—I’d be really grateful to hear your thoughts!

yo im not at that stage yet but I think you should pick economics because coding jobs are slowly leaving the market due to ai although there may be development in ai coding its unlikely but up to. Which one do u enjoy more cause economics goes well with your subject choices but computer science could add variety.btw for a level do u have to take science

What do you want to do at uni?

I want to do Maths, Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Software) or Computer Science. However I am unsure if I get a Grade 7 at GCSE level if I should still pursue it further.

I want to do Maths, Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Software) or Computer Science. However I am unsure if I get a Grade 7 at GCSE level if I should still pursue it further.

For your subject combination, computer science will generally overlap more, and "fit in" better with the others. Before you choose, make sure you research well into economics A level, It's lots of essay writing and analysis. The strength of economics is that it will leave you with more open choices for uni if you change your mind down the line, so you won't have a so few degrees to choose from. However just note some (minority) unis will prefer computer science A level if ur doing a compsci degree, although it shouldn't make much of a differece at all, but just make sure u have a look at the entry requirements of the unis ur going for. A grade 7 isnt really indicative of anything and doesnt mean you will necessarily do good or bad in the A level. Id say pick whatever you think you'll enjoy most, and remember you can always drop or switch subjects

Well I don't think so, it's not offered at all sixth forms (not at mine for example), so unis aren't really allowed to prefer it I don't think

If your 6th form doesnt offer it then thats different, however some unis do prefer it. For example, in University of Newcastles entry requirements for Computer Science Bsc, they have writte "We are committed to encouraging the adoption of A level Computing. Students applying with an A level in Computing will receive favourable consideration."