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Would oxford accept Physics, Maths and Philosphy A-levels for a physics degree

Im currently starting A-levels with physics, maths geography and philosophy with the intention to drop one. I'm leaning a bit more towards philosophy than geography but I'm aware that my A-level choices are important to my uni applications. I intend to add many relevant super-curriculars and extrascurriculars to my application to boost it so does my 3rd A-level matter much? I really dont fancy doing another science (bio or chem) as I feel a slightly different 3rd subject would be a nicer balance. I also dont fancy furhter maths as you have to take 4 if you take it at my college and I feel I'd work better on 3. (Also if anyone knows which parts of further maths I should self teach to boost my application please let me know)

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The admissions requirements state that maths and physics are compulsory for students to have to be considered for an offer so your combination should be fine. You should aim to self-teach the mechanics and pure content from fm (my guess).

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by DerDracologe
The admissions requirements state that maths and physics are compulsory for students to have to be considered for an offer so your combination should be fine. You should aim to self-teach the mechanics and pure content from fm (my guess).

thank you I'll make note of that

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by jencollins
Im currently starting A-levels with physics, maths geography and philosophy with the intention to drop one. I'm leaning a bit more towards philosophy than geography but I'm aware that my A-level choices are important to my uni applications. I intend to add many relevant super-curriculars and extrascurriculars to my application to boost it so does my 3rd A-level matter much? I really dont fancy doing another science (bio or chem) as I feel a slightly different 3rd subject would be a nicer balance. I also dont fancy furhter maths as you have to take 4 if you take it at my college and I feel I'd work better on 3. (Also if anyone knows which parts of further maths I should self teach to boost my application please let me know)

If you can manage fm I would recommend taking it, it will make you significantly more competitive. Either way, philosophy or geography are good options and will give you a wider variety of skills

Reply 4

Self study FM if you can

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