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A-Level options

Would it be good to go with geo, economics and physics?

Also is economics hard?
And what could I do instead?
(Im defo doing geo but suggestions for thr others would be appreciated!)

Reply 1

Maths would be a really strong addition. For econ or physics related degrees at uni maths would be massively beneficial to increase your options. Ofc if youre only really interested in geography or related degrees at uni then maths wouldnt be needed up stuff like geophysics could require maths and needs a lot of maths-y knowledge so maths would still be a plus.

Reply 2

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by DerDracologe
Maths would be a really strong addition. For econ or physics related degrees at uni maths would be massively beneficial to increase your options. Ofc if youre only really interested in geography or related degrees at uni then maths wouldnt be needed up stuff like geophysics could require maths and needs a lot of maths-y knowledge so maths would still be a plus.


Ive thought about my options a bit and i want to do geography and maybe economics.
I would like to do somethijg more geography based as its a bigger passion for me but i dont really know what to do for uni/job as im looking for a degree apprenteship after college

Reply 3

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by will11tms
Ive thought about my options a bit and i want to do geography and maybe economics.
I would like to do somethijg more geography based as its a bigger passion for me but i dont really know what to do for uni/job as im looking for a degree apprenteship after college

If you have any kind of ambition to do something econ related at uni then maths will be really helpful. Unis rarely require econ but they will require maths a level in a lot of cases instead. How are you finding maths at gcse? If you dont wanna do maths, thats fine but its a good one to think about!

Reply 4

I think another consideration is are you more interested in physical or human geography? Although both are taught equally at A-Level, if you are looking to persue something leaning to the physical side then I think it is worth considering maths which would also help with physics. If you are looking for the more human side then the social sciences are a better consideration (psychology, sociology, even politics if you are interested in human relations and international law).
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Reply 5

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by DerDracologe
If you have any kind of ambition to do something econ related at uni then maths will be really helpful. Unis rarely require econ but they will require maths a level in a lot of cases instead. How are you finding maths at gcse? If you dont wanna do maths, thats fine but its a good one to think about!


In maths rn, I'm at a 6-7 and I'm not overly struggling with anything. I'll consider it as an a-level.
Thanks for your help!

Reply 6

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by will11tms
In maths rn, I'm at a 6-7 and I'm not overly struggling with anything. I'll consider it as an a-level.
Thanks for your help!

Thats a decent grade for starting a level 🙂 Generally physics is also very maths-y so if you do that youd usually need a 6 or 7 and for maths usually a 7 is needed so you seem to be in a good position for either. Lmk if you have any questions on gcse maths or a level maths in the future or now cos i got a 9 at gcse (and can give tips) and also do a level

Reply 7

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by freddie39
I think another consideration is are you more interested in physical or human geography? Although both are taught equally at A-Level, if you are looking to persue something leaning to the physical side then I think it is worth considering maths which would also help with physics. If you are looking for the more human side then the social sciences are a better consideration (psychology, sociology, even politics if you are interested in human relations and international law).


I like both but I think doing sociology would work better for me.

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