SUBJECTS REQUIRED FOR DIFFERENT DEGREE COURSES

[Pages:12]SUBJECTS REQUIRED FOR DIFFERENT DEGREE COURSES

Linking A Level subjects to your degree choice

You will see here the A level subjects, which are most commonly essential requirements for different degree courses. However, you must always check entry requirements for the university of your choice when making the decision to apply there. This information is derived from the Russell Group advice.

Degree Subject Accountancy/Banking Finance/Insurance Actuarial Science/Studies Aeronautical Engineering American Studies

Anthropology

Archaeology Architecture

Essential Advanced Subject

Useful Advanced Subjects

Some but not all require Maths Maths, Business studies and Economics

Maths Maths and Physics

Further Maths, Economics, Business studies

Further Maths, Design Technology

Requirements vary but English and/ or History are often asked for

Politics

None

A small number of courses like a Science AS Level such as Biology, Sociology is also very relevant.

None

Geography, History or Science subjects can all be useful

Some courses say they want an Arts/Science mix. Some may require Art.

Art, Maths, Design Technology and Physics. National Art and Design may also be useful. Do note that a portfolio of drawings and ideas may be asked for.

Degree Subject Art and Design

Biochemistry

Biology Biomedical Sciences (including Medical Science) Business studies Chemical Engineering

Essential Advanced Subject

Useful Advanced Subjects

Art/Design Technology.

Always Chemistry and some degrees ask for Biology in addition. Some state Chemistry plus one from Maths/Physics, Biology. Biology,

Design Technology, Art. Note that most entrants onto Art and Design degrees will have completed a oneyear Art Foundation course after Year 13. Biology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics.

Chemistry, Maths or Physics, some will accept Psychology

Normally two from Biology,

Maths, Further Maths, Biology,

Chemistry, Maths and Physics. Chemistry, Physics, Psychology.

Some will accept Psychology as

a second science related subject.

None

Maths, Business studies and Economics

Chemistry and Maths and sometimes Physics as well.

Physics, Biology, Further Maths.

Degree Subject Chemistry

Childhood Studies Classical studies

Computing Dentistry

Dietetics Drama

Essential Advanced Subject

Useful Advanced Subjects

Chemistry and occasionally Maths, Most courses want this or Chemistry and one other Science (Physics or Biology.

Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Biology.

None

CACHE, Psychology, Sociology.

For Classics courses Latin or Ancient Greek are required. For Classical studies/civilisation courses most subjects will be considered.

Modern foreign languages, English Literature, History.

For some courses Mathematics Maths, Further Maths, Computing, Physics, Philosophy, ICT

Chemistry and Biology for most Maths, Physics, Further Maths. courses but some require Maths or Physics as well.

Chemistry, Biology

Maths

Some courses require English English Literature, English Literature Literature and for some courses and Language. Theatre studies. English and/or Theatre studies.

Degree Subject Economics Electrical/Electrical Engineering Engineering (General) English

Environmental Science/Studies

European Studies French Geography

Geology/Earth Sciences

Essential Advanced Subject Usually Maths

Useful Advanced Subjects Economics

Maths, Physics Maths and Physics

Further Maths, ICT, Design Technology.

Further Maths, Design Technology

English Literature (some courses History, RE, a foreign language. will accept English Language)

Many courses will ask for two Another facilitating subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, particularly a science. Physics and Geography.

A modern foreign language

French

Most degrees require Geography

Another foreign language, English Literature, History, Politics

Another foreign language, English Literature, History, Politics

Some Geography BSc (science) degrees prefer one from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

Usually two from Maths,

Geography, Geology

Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Degree Subject German

History History of Art Italian Law

Management Studies

Essential Advanced Subject

Useful Advanced Subjects

German (a handful or

Another modern foreign language,

universities offer the

English Literature, History, Politics.

opportunity to study German

from scratch, without German A

level.

Most degrees require History. Economics, English Literature,

Philosophy, Politics, Sociology,

Theology/RE, a modern or classical

language.

None

Art, English Literature, History,

Theology/RE, French, German,

Spanish, Italian.

Italian or another foreign

Another modern language, English

language such as French,

Literature, History, Politics.

German or Spanish.

Usually none, although a few History, other facilitating subjects.

universities require English. Essay report writing useful. History

gives good relevant skills for Law but

is not essential.

Sometimes Maths.

Maths, Economics, Business studies may be useful.

Degree Subject Materials Sciences (including Biomedical Materials Sciences) Mathematics Mechanical Engineering

Media Studies/Communication studies. Medicine

Music

Essential Advanced Subject

Useful Advanced Subjects

Normally two from Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Biology (also Design Technology for some universities)

Maths and sometimes Further Maths.

Chemistry, Design and Technology, Further Maths.

Further Maths, Physics.

Maths, Physics

Further Maths, Design Technology. Mechanical Engineering departments may have a preference for Maths A2 with a strong mechanics component.

A few courses ask for English or English, Media studies, Sociology,

Media studies.

Psychology.

Traditional medical schools may Further Maths or a contrasting nonask for Chemistry, Biology and Science subject.

one from Maths or Physics. More choices with Chemistry

and one from Maths

Traditional courses ask for Music Some ask for one essay writing

and Grades.

subject.

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