opinions and advice needed [a level/college/uni]

hi. i'm having second thoughts about what i actually want to study.
right now i'm a college student who studies a level 3 extended diploma in creative media and production. i also do a baccalaureate course. together it is equivalent to 3-4 a levels. i'm finishing the first year in a few months and then have one more year to go before university.
i do have a passion for media and enjoy having creative freedom. i've definitely learned a lot of new skills too. i excel in this subject. i've thought about studying journalism at university and working in the media industry as a journalist/magazine editor.
however, i've recently had thoughts about biology. i am also interested in this subject, especially the lifestyle/health aspect: the foods and what is good for us, how our muscles work during exercise/resting periods, etc. but also microscopy seems interesting.
i can see myself working in that area too and it has me wondering what i should do for university. my intention is to continue with the media college course for now because there's no point for me to put it to waste having dedicated so much time to it, but i can't stop thinking about doing biology in the future. i assume i'd have to do a foundation year though since i don't have science a-levels.
i'd like to know your thoughts please?

Hi there! 😄
It’s really good to read your post, and I completely understand the feeling of having second thoughts about what you want to study. A lot of people go through this stage before university, so you’re definitely not alone.
I’m currently a final-year Digital Media student at London Metropolitan University, and when I was in college I also had moments where I wondered whether I should change direction. Sometimes your interests evolve as you learn more about different subjects.
From what you wrote, it sounds like you genuinely enjoy creative media and are doing well in it, which is a great sign. Passion and skill are really important in creative industries like journalism or media production. If you already excel in the subject, continuing with it at university could open many opportunities in areas like journalism, publishing, content creation, and digital media.
At the same time, being curious about biology is completely valid. Many universities offer foundation years in science subjects if you don’t have A-levels in them, so that path could still be possible later on if you decide it’s something you really want to pursue.
One thing I’d suggest is trying to explore biology a bit more first before making a big decision. For example, you could look into online courses, books, documentaries, or short summer programmes to see if your interest continues over time or if it’s just curiosity.
Also, remember that your first degree doesn’t lock you into one path forever. Some people study one subject and later pivot into another field through postgraduate study or additional qualifications.
For now, since you’re already doing well in your current course, it might make sense to finish strong and keep your options open while continuing to explore biology on the side.
Whatever you choose, it sounds like you’re someone who enjoys learning and developing new skills, which is honestly the most important thing.
Just one more thing, we're hosting an open day for undergraduate courses on Saturday, 18 April. If you would like to take a look around campus, talk to your future lecturers, and more, you're welcome to attend.
Best of luck with the rest of your course! 😊
Jhoan, Digital Media (Final Year)
London Metropolitan University

hi. i'm having second thoughts about what i actually want to study.
right now i'm a college student who studies a level 3 extended diploma in creative media and production. i also do a baccalaureate course. together it is equivalent to 3-4 a levels. i'm finishing the first year in a few months and then have one more year to go before university.
i do have a passion for media and enjoy having creative freedom. i've definitely learned a lot of new skills too. i excel in this subject. i've thought about studying journalism at university and working in the media industry as a journalist/magazine editor.
however, i've recently had thoughts about biology. i am also interested in this subject, especially the lifestyle/health aspect: the foods and what is good for us, how our muscles work during exercise/resting periods, etc. but also microscopy seems interesting.
i can see myself working in that area too and it has me wondering what i should do for university. my intention is to continue with the media college course for now because there's no point for me to put it to waste having dedicated so much time to it, but i can't stop thinking about doing biology in the future. i assume i'd have to do a foundation year though since i don't have science a-levels.
i'd like to know your thoughts please?