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Sixth Form options

Im currently deciding and researching different courses and jobs in the future but I still have no idea what I want to do in the future. I searched about marketing and advertising jobs and it kinda interested me but I still don’t know what to do or what even sixth form options to do and also I rlly enjoy creative things like art. I’ve been thinking economics art and psychology but I rlly do hate essays writing so idk..

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You don't need to have a clear idea of what you want to do yet, but you'll find that there is essay writing in most subjects except mathsy ones. I did psych and it was interesting but very exam focused (might have just been due to my college). Always keep in mind that if you ever realise you would like to do something more science related, often biology or one core science is needed. I found that when I was applying for uni a few courses I was vaguely interested in required biology. That being said it is not essential at all and psych itself is classed as a social science.
I would suggest just picking subjects you are interested in as you will excel at those more than the ones you aren't and come out with better grades. Maybe watch some youtube videos on what the subjects are like and you can get a clearer idea of things?

Reply 2

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by mkirby29
You don't need to have a clear idea of what you want to do yet, but you'll find that there is essay writing in most subjects except mathsy ones. I did psych and it was interesting but very exam focused (might have just been due to my college). Always keep in mind that if you ever realise you would like to do something more science related, often biology or one core science is needed. I found that when I was applying for uni a few courses I was vaguely interested in required biology. That being said it is not essential at all and psych itself is classed as a social science.
I would suggest just picking subjects you are interested in as you will excel at those more than the ones you aren't and come out with better grades. Maybe watch some youtube videos on what the subjects are like and you can get a clearer idea of things?


Tysm for ur advice!

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