What subjects should I take when I want to study political science?
It all depends on your interests. Political Science at its best is a science of human affairs, of how human beings attempt to organize themselves for action in the concrete world. It is the science of analyzing how human beings talk about themselves, whether by emphasizing race, gender, class, religious belief, nationality, etc. and how human beings use those categories to include or exclude their fellow human beings. At its worst political science is about predicting elections. The future is unknowable and speculations as to what might occur may or may not be helpful. It’s best to remember that political science analyzes society, something that is not an object of the external world, like a planet, or a shoebox. Society is an event of consciousness, “something” that exists in the consciousnesses of its members and no where else. Society can only be understood by participants in it. There is no “place” from which a person can stand, outside of place and time as it were, in order to look down on society and analyze it.
Do the A-level options of History, Government/politics, and Computer Science prepare someone for a History degree at a high-level university? Should one take English Lit, or another essay based subject to supplement?
I would say yes, but check the accepted A Levels for the University because computer science might not be accepted at elite universities as one of your 3 A levels for a history degree
Are my A level Subjects soft?
Economics and English Lit are hard, traditional subjects that prestigious Universities think highly of. Philosophy at A Levels is pretty new and I think that Unis consider it a soft subject. Not sure. Psychology is pretty soft though. Here is a list of Hard (Generally Suitable subjects) and Soft (Limited Suitability/Unsuitable A-levels subjects) according to the University of Cambridge. LIST A1 Generally Suitable Science A-levels Biology Chemistry Mathematics Further Mathematics Physics LIST A2 Generally Suitable Arts A-levels Art History Chinese Classical Civilisation Economics English Literature French Geography German Greek History Irish Italian Japanese Latin Music Philosophy Religious Studies Russian Spanish Welsh LIST B Limited Suitability Archaeology (Arch & Anth) Art & Design (Architecture/History of Art) Business Studies (Economics) Design & Technology (Architecture) Drama/Theatre Studies (Arts) Electronics (Engineering) English Language (Arts) Film Studies (Arts) Government & Politics (Arts) Law (Law) Media Studies (Arts) Psychology (Arts) Sociology (Arts) LIST C Unsuitable A-levels Accounting Communication Studies Critical Thinking Dance General Studies Health & Social Care Home Economics ICT Leisure Studies Music Technology Performance Studies Performing Arts Photography Physical Education Sports Studies Travel & Tourism
What is the relationship between social sciences to economics?
Let me answer your question as somebody who has taught a wide range of subjects on the college and public school levels, including economics. First of all, economics is a social science. And that's because there's more than just the business side to econ. For instance, history is an important component because economic theory has changed with the passage of time. And has been used to explain some historical events and put things things in a historical perspective. For example, let's take the Great Recession. Many have compared this to the Great Depression of the 1930s because there are some economic and historical parallels and differences. Political science is also something relating to economics. And that's because economic policies are made and/or influenced by politicians. So there's a political aspect that relates to econ. For example, government carries out fiscal policy. Fiscal policy is an economic way manage the economy by adjusting the level of spending and/or taxes. Governments at all levels-city, state, and federal-do this all the time. So as you can see from all this, economics has connections and inter-relationships with other disciplines. And is not just business. It's a mix of business and many other things!
After passing higher secondary level, what career options are opened for humanities students with a subject combination of history, political science, economics, math, and English?
You can do graduation choosing one of the subject for honours studies. For example choosing Pol.Sc will enable you to study International relations which have some openings.Economics is the best option. If you get Eco Hons then that helps you in a career in the banks, finance etc. You can also appear for entrance exam for five year law course ( CLAT) . This is quite a good option if you want to study law as it offers employment opportunity in law firms.