No-maths A-Level a blessing or curse?
Hello there! I predicted 5-8 with 6 in maths. i chose chemistry, maths and CS for my A-Levels to study chemical engineering. didn't meet req (7) for maths (6).
BEFORE YOU COMMENT, i've been trying to retake maths ever since early September, but my family is reliant on universal credit and we haven't been able to save a spare £120. I enjoy physics as a subject way more than I ever did maths, but I still think I've screwed up my chance for engineering degrees in general. Maybe I'll find an apprenticeship instead. Thoughts?
BEFORE YOU COMMENT, i've been trying to retake maths ever since early September, but my family is reliant on universal credit and we haven't been able to save a spare £120. I enjoy physics as a subject way more than I ever did maths, but I still think I've screwed up my chance for engineering degrees in general. Maybe I'll find an apprenticeship instead. Thoughts?
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Most Engineering degrees require either A level Maths or a high GCSE Maths grade - and if you struggle with Maths then Engineering is probably not the best degree subject to choose.
Look at apprenticeships - Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK - or at other ways of working in Engineering such as defence - Royal Navy | Engineering
Look at apprenticeships - Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK - or at other ways of working in Engineering such as defence - Royal Navy | Engineering
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by untenable-peaceHello there! I predicted 5-8 with 6 in maths. i chose chemistry, maths and CS for my A-Levels to study chemical engineering. didn't meet req (7) for maths (6).
BEFORE YOU COMMENT, i've been trying to retake maths ever since early September, but my family is reliant on universal credit and we haven't been able to save a spare £120. I enjoy physics as a subject way more than I ever did maths, but I still think I've screwed up my chance for engineering degrees in general. Maybe I'll find an apprenticeship instead. Thoughts?
BEFORE YOU COMMENT, i've been trying to retake maths ever since early September, but my family is reliant on universal credit and we haven't been able to save a spare £120. I enjoy physics as a subject way more than I ever did maths, but I still think I've screwed up my chance for engineering degrees in general. Maybe I'll find an apprenticeship instead. Thoughts?
You ight be able to find an apprenticehip. Look around to see what you can find.
Most engineering degrees require a good grade at a-level (which you need the grades to get into). And might even want a certain grade at gcse as well.
As the previous poster said, if you struggle with maths, are you sure engineering is for you?
Without A-level Maths then you realistically won't be able to get into any (reputable) engineering degree for direct entry.
However you have plenty of options available for engineering courses with a foundation year including at very strong engineering departments.
That said I don't think a 6 in maths necessarily indicates that you struggle with it, a 7 to take the A-level seems like quite a high requirement honestly.
Obviously do consider whether you actually like maths? As if not you may not find an engineering degree enjoyable anyway - it's essentially a degree in applied maths.
However you have plenty of options available for engineering courses with a foundation year including at very strong engineering departments.
That said I don't think a 6 in maths necessarily indicates that you struggle with it, a 7 to take the A-level seems like quite a high requirement honestly.
Obviously do consider whether you actually like maths? As if not you may not find an engineering degree enjoyable anyway - it's essentially a degree in applied maths.
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A degree apprenticeship in engineering is preferable in some ways: same end-game qualification but with minimal debt. This would be considered a result by many.
Approach companies looking for entry level jobs, explain to them what you are looking to do, maybe they will put you through the degree even. I know people who have done this.
Approach companies looking for entry level jobs, explain to them what you are looking to do, maybe they will put you through the degree even. I know people who have done this.
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