Have I chosen a good combination of A Levels?
Maths + Physics or Chemistry will give yourself a lot more options if you want to go down the Science and Engineering road at university than Maths + Biology.Maths + Physics is the classic combination needed for an engineering degree. Plus Chemistry as well for a Chemical Engineering degree. A level chemistry is also essential for Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, and Optometry. Admissions for these subjects want Chemistry over Biology if you don't have both. Chemistry is also recommended for Geology and Physical Geography.If you want to go down the Humanities route at university most people have an A level in English.English is also recommend.for Law, plus Maths. If you want to study Economics, Maths or Computer Science your A level combination is OK. Physics is recommended for Maths and Computer Science.
Combinations AS Level?
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What is the best combination of A-Level's to take in order to study PPE at Oxford?
You do not need to have done politics, economics or philosophy to do PPE at Oxford… and as these subjects at A level are not as prestigious as some others I wouldn't recommend doing just these three at A level (Though of course it would be great to do one in addition to the more traditional / difficult subjects known as ‘facilitating’ subjects*)MATHSWhen I was in high school, an older cousin who studied classics at Cambridge recommended I took maths at A level as it's highly regarded by universities and employers and is useful to boot. I would say it's good advice for anyone who has the ability to do the subject.Do you need Maths for PPE? You can do undergraduate economics without it ( I don't recall needing anything more than gcse skills and a confidence with algebra) but I would say it is more useful than A level economics as a preparation. My impression is that A level economics focuses on the social science side of the subject but further study of economics is more Maths based. I also believe a Maths A level is higher regarded / considered more difficult.ANOTHER ANALYTICAL SUBJECTThis could be economics, or it could be a science. Anything that develops logical thinking skills would be good preparation for PPE. You will need these skills for all the subjects - e.g. philosophy courses can cover Boolean logic etc. I also consider History an analytical subject - you are not going to be asked to emote but to analyse and categorise political systems, causes of events etc. But history may come underAN ESSAY BASED SUBJECTYou will not be answering q&a sheets but writing essays on all three subjects, so the ability to write an interesting and stylish essay is essential. History is a great one, but do something you enjoy.SOMETHING YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUTBE an interesting person that a tutor wants to teach!DEBATEIn addition to you academic subjects, debating is a great extra curricular preparation for PPE - it demonstrates an interest in philosophy and politics, helps you prepare arguments and gives you the confidence to discuss ideas with tutors and peers. Flipping scary … but it means nothing in life will ever freak you out after you have done it!—Facilitating subjects: The subjects which are most often required by courses (all courses overall) are sometimes called "facilitating subjects" and these are:Mathematics and Further Mathematics.English Literature.Physics.Biology.Chemistry.Geography.History.Languages (Classical and Modern)
What is the best combination of subjects in the A level for actuarial science?
There are some excellent answers here, and I'll second the importance of Maths (+Further Maths?), Statistics, Economics & Business. In terms of what I use as a P&C/General Actuary in the US I'd add that experience in computer science has helped too, particularly as we spend more and more of our time constructing complex models and dealing with data. In practical terms, you can learn a lot of what you need while studying for actuarial exams after university, so your A-level choices should also be geared towards getting you into a decent college and that may involve picking different subjects (which still should include maths!). I found it easy to enter the field after getting a degree in Physics - which of course is pretty maths-heavy. You might look at a prospectus for a university that offers an actuarial science degree just to see what A-levels they require for entry.
The perfect combination of art and math?
On the surface, math and art seem incompatible. Math is about certainty and logic, while art is about the expression of ideas and emotions that aren't always quantifiable. However, if you take a step back, math can contribute some of the most profound ideas. It strives to understand the very fabric of reality as we know it. Now, this doesn't mean that combining art and math can become a science. Once you add something intangible like art to something that requires tangible explanations like math, you've left the realm of science. Of course, this is just my opinion. A very thought-provoking question!
Is economics, business and accounting a good combination for A level?
Economics and accounting is amazing as they both will help you in University if you choose to pursue any of those however instead of business I would recommand taking maths A level, if by any chance you want to study economics in Uni trust me you will need it. Maths is like a must have and most good uni will not accept your application unless you have at least AS maths. Hope I was able to help.
A level options - maths. biology, chemistry, ? for medicine?
I wish to apply to CAMBRIDGE medicine. For A2, I wish to take -Biology -Chemistry -Mathematics For my last AS option, im not sure whether to take -Philosophy and Ethics -Physics Here is my reasoning for the following subjects: Philosophy and Ethics: Ethics complements Science studies, and the course covers topics like evolution and genetic engineering. It has a little bit of essay work, and i heard that this is favoured by medical universities. Physics: It complements Mathematics, and gives a good combination (maths with physics, and biology with chemistry). It shows that you are determined to go into medicine, and assuming i get all As, it will show great scientific ability. I also enjoy the subject, as with all science subjects, and will NOT, i repeat NOT mind having too much work load or care about my narrow time table. I'm not too keen on taking english lit or history, even though i've heard that they are good essay subjects, that are favoured by a lot of unis. Please include any past experiences, and the a level options that u have successfully got into medicine with. Thank you :) Gaurav :) ;)