What a level subject combinations will you guy recommend ? Preferably no chemistry and physics . I'm not good at art or engineering. And the only subject I like is maths . In the future I just want to go into any career that provides the most money .
Notifications
Clear all
Jan 09, 2020 5:33 pm
8 Replies
Jun 19, 2020 9:25 am
@ayaan If you have no interest in chemistry and physics and you like math then the best option for you is to do ICS. It doesn't have chemistry and physics, it has mathematics in its place.
Also you can do FA IT if you want.
Here : Fa it subjects list
Jan 10, 2020 1:40 am
If you only like maths and want to make big money, I would highly recommend Maths, Further Maths and Computer Science. Maths and further maths are probably the most fun A-Levels to take, and also have the most weight as you will most likely end up in a high-paying job.
And don't get put off by computer science at GCSE, GCSE Comp Sci is really boring and meaningless, I heard that A-Level comp sci is much more interesting.
With this combo, you can go to university, study something like software engineering and enter a graduate scheme in one of the big daddy companies like google or facebook who will offer your big bucks.
Check this out https://www.levels.fyi/SE/Google/Facebook/Microsoft
Jan 10, 2020 5:29 pm
Cheers that's really helpful hopefully a level come science gets better
Jan 10, 2020 6:08 pm
I would echo what Further Maths Student said.
Maths and Further Maths is very interesting so I would definitely take them if I were you. As for the third A-Level, I would say pick whatever your second strongest subject is at GCSE. If you want to go somewhere like Imperial College for Computing, you need solid grades.
Universities that offer courses in software engineering and computer science appreciate that students can learn and most likely have learnt most of their coding knowledge outside of school. If you can communicate that in your personal statement to the university when its time to write applications for unis - you don't really need to do a level computer science.
My friend got into a software engineering at university and he didn't even do computer science at GCSE or A-Level.
Here's what Imperial College say in regards to what they recommend for A-Level when applying for their computing course.
They also write on their website:
So doing computer science A-Level isn't something you should stress about, ask anyone that you might know who's done it at A-Level and see how their experience was.
Check https://www.imperial.ac.uk/computing/prospective-students/courses/ug/beng-meng-computing/
for further reading
Jan 11, 2020 3:52 pm
Cheers how would you rate the combination of Maths, Further Maths, Politics
Jan 12, 2020 12:09 am
sounds good if you’re interested in politics, etc. If I were you I would consider doing a fourth a-level just to keep your options really open for the future.
Jan 12, 2020 9:37 pm
Some universities don't particularly like when students do further maths as a third a-level. But in general they don't like it when applying to subjects like the following:
(taken from LSE website)
But of course some subjects in some unis you really need further maths or would be helpful
(taken from trinity college cambridge website).
Different unis say different things. Its a weird one.
Jan 13, 2020 3:55 pm
Thanks, I've come to the conclusion that my subjects will be Maths Further Maths Economics and Physics(yes I know I initially said no physics) or Bio Chem maths Furhter maths
EXAM TOPICS TO COME UP – 2022 SUMMER EXAMS (GCSE and A-Level)
As you know, the topics for GCSE and A-Level exams have been released today by all exam boards. Below are...
View Post
How To Choose The Right University For You?
Choosing the right university is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. For most students,...
View Post
2022 Real Exams Cancelled Again?
Ofqual and the government have announced that they are in talks about the changes for the 2022 examinations (GCSE, AS-Level...
View Post
Should I do a Physics Degree?
A physics degree will be a good choice for you if you enjoy studying A-Level Maths and Physics. The degree...
View Post
