Economics or chemistry

Thank you for your quick response
I am not fully certain yet but finance does interest me (not investment banking). I know that probably makes economics a better choice then chemistry for this sector however I do not want to make the mistake of picking a subject I have never done before and not enjoying it.
I am equally interested in both

I am not sure if I can drop one in the first few weeks but i think i can drop one as an AS level (I am not sure to be honest)

Are you currently in Year 11?

yeah

In that case I will assume that you still have some time before making a final decision.
If you intend to remain at your current school, it would be useful to ask which exam board you will be following and review the specifications for both subjects.
I studied AQA A-Level Chemistry, so please feel free to ask if you have any specific questions about the subject.
In terms of studying a finance-related degree, most universities only ask for A-Level Mathematics because they are aware that not every school offers A-Level Economics. Some courses might also state a preference for A-Level Further Mathematics but again not many because they know not every school offers the A-Level. Have a look at courses you are considering and double-check the entry requirements.

I am not sure if I can drop one in the first few weeks but i think i can drop one as an AS level (I am not sure to be honest)

Might be worth asking your prospective school 🙂

My school also does aqa chemistry at a level. How did you find it and was it a big step up from GCSE? Also I am looking at degrees either in mfl or a combined degree (french/spanish+chemistry/economics),

To be honest, I didn't find the initial step up too difficult - certainly not from Year 11 to Year 12. The transition from Year 12 to Year 13, however, was much harder. Part of that may have been due to the COVID-19 situation. We went into lockdown just as Year 12 was ending for me and I didn't sit my final exams in the normal way. The final weeks of A-Levels were even more challenging, with weekly topic tests stretching on for what felt like forever.
In hindsight, I should have pre-read some of the Year 13 content over the Year 12 summer holidays. The thing about A Levels is that they're not like GCSEs, where you can revise intensively a few weeks before exams and still do well. A Levels require consistent effort throughout the year, especially if you want to avoid stress closer to exam season. You also need to consistently perform in order to have strong predicted grades for university applications.
Personally, I found organic chemistry to be the most difficult part. Most of the content was covered in Year 13 during online lockdown lessons and it took me a long time to understand it.
I don't have much information on combined MFL degrees and finance/economic degrees but this will be something you'll have to research yourself. I'm happy to double check any entry requirements for you if you find something.
Is this something you are interested in, for example:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate/degrees/statistics-economics-and-language-bsc

Thank you for the response. If you do not mind me asking what did you get in GCSE chemistry (I am guessing a 9)

I'm one of those rare TSR users who proves you don’t need straight 9s or A*s to exist here - or to not be completely doomed in life.
I got a 6 in GCSE Chemistry and a B in A-Level Chemistry. It's not an excuse, but those years and beyond (16 to 21) were tough - my parents' relationship was complicated (mind you, it still is) and made home life very challenging, I had three close bereavements and the pressure to do well eventually caught up with me. That said, my Deputy Headteacher once told me I wouldn't get above an E in A-Level Chemistry... so I'd call my final grade a small victory.

For A levels I do not know either to choose economics or chemistry. I am predicted a 9 in chemsitry GCSE however with GCSE business I am predicted a 7. The other 3 subjects I am certain on are maths, spanish and french.

What are you planing on doing after your a-levels?
Out of the 2, which do you think you will enjoy the most and get the best grade in?

I think I want to get into finance (not fully certain) so the obvious choice is economics but it feels a bit silly giving up a subject which I have been performing well in. I am interested in both equally however after doing some research I think I will choose economics because I want to do an econmics + languages degree.