Is this a good enough A level subject combo?

So I'm over a month into my AS level and my subjects are edexcel math, physics and IT. Im really confused on whether I should continue studying IT or drop it for another subject. I didn't have CS in my igcse as my previous school didn't offer it and coming to a different school everyone told me A level CS is tough and without some form of prior knowledge you'll struggle. I plan on doing a Al/Data sceince/Cs/computer engineering degree for uni. The reason Im saying all of this is bcuz I wanna do my bachelors in UK (not very sure yet) and I've seen some of the better-ranked unis don't really recognize IT as a tradiitonal or preffered A level? It makes me kinda worried because I want to get into a good uni, and having IT may reduce my chances. I did really well in all three subjects in my igcse, getting A* in all three. So what should I even be doing rn, should I study Cs privately, should I take Cs in my new school and somehow cover all the stuff up, should I take another subject such as chemistry (I did well in igcse chemistry as well but never liked the subject and never thought it's useful for a computing degree) or do I not need to do anything rn and just continue with my subjects? im not worried about them not accepting IT, majority of them do (lse and oxoford if im not wrong mention IT as not preferred, other unis dont care), the only thing i keep worrying about is that fact that IT is not a traditional a level subject, someone with similar grades in math and physics but with a stronger 3rd subject such as eco or chem would have a better chance of getting in. just worried if im weighing down my application cuz of IT.

Interesting ! LSE did mention "traditional academic subjects to be the best preparation" and this traditional subjects include Computing, but not IT. Do you have the option to drop IT and take Computer Science for A-level? It allows you to dip your toe into CS before deciding your degree

So I'm over a month into my AS level and my subjects are edexcel math, physics and IT. Im really confused on whether I should continue studying IT or drop it for another subject. I didn't have CS in my igcse as my previous school didn't offer it and coming to a different school everyone told me A level CS is tough and without some form of prior knowledge you'll struggle. I plan on doing a Al/Data sceince/Cs/computer engineering degree for uni. The reason Im saying all of this is bcuz I wanna do my bachelors in UK (not very sure yet) and I've seen some of the better-ranked unis don't really recognize IT as a tradiitonal or preffered A level? It makes me kinda worried because I want to get into a good uni, and having IT may reduce my chances. I did really well in all three subjects in my igcse, getting A* in all three. So what should I even be doing rn, should I study Cs privately, should I take Cs in my new school and somehow cover all the stuff up, should I take another subject such as chemistry (I did well in igcse chemistry as well but never liked the subject and never thought it's useful for a computing degree) or do I not need to do anything rn and just continue with my subjects? im not worried about them not accepting IT, majority of them do (lse and oxoford if im not wrong mention IT as not preferred, other unis dont care), the only thing i keep worrying about is that fact that IT is not a traditional a level subject, someone with similar grades in math and physics but with a stronger 3rd subject such as eco or chem would have a better chance of getting in. just worried if im weighing down my application cuz of IT.

Hi there,
Thanks for your message, sounds like you’re thinking carefully about your options, which is great.
Math and Physics are strong A level choices for computing-related degrees. IT isn’t always listed as a preferred subject at some universities, but many still accept it, especially if your other subjects are solid. If you’re doing well and enjoying IT, it could still be a good fit. That said, if you’re aiming for top unis and feel confident switching to CS or another more traditional subject, it might strengthen your application.
You could also explore CS independently to build your skills, lots of students do this and it can really help when applying.
Best,
Daniel

For computing related degrees the most important subject for entry is maths. Some top unis want further maths as well. IT can be non-preferred, best to check individual entry requirements to see if this is the case for unis youre considering. Cs will give you useful skills for a comp sci related degree but is not needed for admission.

Thank you for your reply,
Majority of the unis I have looked into In the UK like Birmingham and Manchester they accept IT, and the fact that it's mainly maths they want which they clearly state in their entry requirements. It's only imperial, oxford and LSE I believe that don't prefer it, and these were unis I was not planning on applying to either.