A Levels

[spootdel]

I need help. I am taking my AS Levels this year and already have one behind me - English Literature. I got a grade B but the University I want to go to needs straight A's and in order to get this I must re sit a module whilst taking my other FIVE (yes FIVE) As Levels - Psycology, History, Politics, Philosophy and English Language. I have the oportunity also to take the A2 in my literature this year and get it out of the way but I cant do six subjects. I want to do either History, or Criminal Law at University.Im particularly torn between which English is most credible because I love them both the same! Whats the thing I need least??

[january_bug]

Psychology is very trendy, but it doesn't always hold much water.  However, if you want to be a criminal lawyer then it might be handy. 

Philosophy would be more useful if you're going to do history, although of course if you're doing a qualifying law degree then you'll do jurisprudence. 

At first glance, without a doubt, I'd say to drop psychology, but as I say, with criminal law it might be handy.

I haven't really used any of my A levels, only the soft skills I learnt in getting them.  I did do my masters in law and economics, and having the economics a level was handy then of course, but otherwise, no.

Of course the other option is just to drop the one you like the least as that's probably the one you'll do the "worst" in anyway.  Even if your "worst", like me, is a B.

Good luck - sounds a lot of work either way! :-)

[nyarlathotep]

ive just finished my first year of as level with 5, in maths, chemistry, biology, history and critical thinking (form of philosophy). seriously, as long as you manage your time theres no trouble taking 5.

 

as for the university thing, most only consider 3 results, eg offers like aaa or aab from the top universities, or a combination of points from 3 exams. so you dont actually need 5 a's, just 3. unless you are planning on taking english lit at university, you have no need to retake it to get an a, as your 3 a's can come from other subjects.