A level fine art and sciences

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I’m in my year 11 summer holidays right now and I am considering taking fine art, maths, physics, and German for A-Levels next year . I really have a passion for art and I can already speak fluent German, so I don’t think I will change these. At the moment, I’m just taking physics and maths because I find them easy and they lead to a traditionally ‘successful’ career. However, I’m doubtful as to wether or not I should take them, because they are so boring and I want to have a job that isn’t soul-destroying. Does anyone know any creative careers that I could pursue with any combination of these qualifications? Or should I swap the maths and physics for something else?

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artful_lounger

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If you don't want to do anything requiring A-level Maths and Physics later, no point in doing them now.

Pick A-levels you enjoy and think you can do well in that are relevant for what you want to do in the future.

Also realistically most people go through 3-5 career changes in their life so your A-level choices aren't going to permanently determine anything.

Reply 2

McGinger

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As above.

Also - no-one needs 4 A levels. Uni degrees only ever require 3 subjects so anything more really is a waste of time and energy~. And - Fine Art is a hefty subject at A level, and time consuming, so this is another reason for not doing that and 3 other subjects.

Remember there are many degree courses that require no specific A level subjects (Law as one example) or just ask for 'a science' or 'an essay based subject' etc etc.

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DerDracologe

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by Mimeymoo

I’m in my year 11 summer holidays right now and I am considering taking fine art, maths, physics, and German for A-Levels next year . I really have a passion for art and I can already speak fluent German, so I don’t think I will change these. At the moment, I’m just taking physics and maths because I find them easy and they lead to a traditionally ‘successful’ career. However, I’m doubtful as to wether or not I should take them, because they are so boring and I want to have a job that isn’t soul-destroying. Does anyone know any creative careers that I could pursue with any combination of these qualifications? Or should I swap the maths and physics for something else?

As someone with experience of both a level maths and physics, dont take them if you find them boring! Take a subject you enjoy, it will make your life so much easier1

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