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Thoughts please on taking Biology-Chemistry-Spanish over Biology-Chemistry-English at A Level? How would each combination affect future pathways?

Reply 1

Masontribe

I think it totally depends on course wanted to go in to. Eg if want to do Spanish then take the first combination, English do the latter. If wanting to do something like medicine then either would be fine. Later down the line if you want o change track there are always ways for example my daughter didn’t maths, history and Spanish and then did a degree in musical theatre. She’s now doing a masters in preregistration paramedic science. I would advise doing something you enjoy. Unless it’s a definite route you want to do then I don’t think either of those choices will limit future career pathways.

Reply 2

McGinger

What do you want to do with these A levels.
If Uni, any vague ideas about a degree subject?

Remember that you can continue with Spanish as just an extra interest if you dont actually need it for a degree, ie. you dont need 'an A level in Spanish' to keep it current. Or if Chem, Bio are your 'essential' subjects for Uni and the 3rd subject isnt specified, just pick the one you will enjoy studying and where you feel most confident of a high grade.

Reply 3

Emma:-)

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Original post

by LolloRossoLee

Thoughts please on taking Biology-Chemistry-Spanish over Biology-Chemistry-English at A Level? How would each combination affect future pathways?

Both are good combinations.
What are you wanting to do after your a-levels?

Reply 4

Kingston Eve

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Original post

by LolloRossoLee

Thoughts please on taking Biology-Chemistry-Spanish over Biology-Chemistry-English at A Level? How would each combination affect future pathways?

Hey @LolloRossoLee,

If you're interested in studying Biology and Chemistry at A-Level, I would presume you're considering something more STEM-based at university - in which case, either Spanish or English A-Level would be acceptable subject combinations.

As mentioned above, English and Spanish won't be essential subjects if you do pursue something STEM-related, so it would be worthwhile to choose the subject you think you will achieve the highest grade in. Look at your GCSE results for both (as well as the A-Level content) and consider which subject you enjoy studying most - after all, it's easier to achieve a high grade in a subject you enjoy compared to one you don't.

Regardless of your final combination, career pathways can be adjusted later in life with other qualifications. Try not to worry too much about what your path will be in twenty years or so and instead focus on choosing the subjects which are right for you now. 🙂

Best of luck,
Eve (Kingston Rep).