Accountancy
|
Usually none although one or two universities require Mathematics |
Mathematics, Business Studies (AGCE, National and Diploma), and Economics |
Actuarial Science/Studies
|
Mathematics |
Further Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies (AGCE, National and Diploma) |
Aeronautical Engineering
|
Mathematics and Physics |
Further Mathematics, Design Technology |
American Studies
|
Requirements vary but English and/or History are often asked for |
Politics |
Anthropology
|
None |
A small number of courses like a science AS-level such as Biology. Sociology is also very relevant |
Archaeology
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None |
Geography, History or science subjects can all be useful |
Architecture
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Some courses say they want an arts/science mix. Some may require Art |
Art, Mathematics, Design Technology and Physics. AGCE or National Art and Design may also be useful at some universities. Do note that a portfolio of drawings and ideas may be asked for |
Art and Design
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Art or Design Technology including AGCE/National (to give you the
portfolio to get onto an Art Foundation Course, though sometimes AGCE/National Art and Design applicants go straight onto a degree) |
Design Technology, Art & Design. Do note that most entrants onto Art and Design degrees will have done a one-year Art Foundation Course after completing year 13 |
Banking
|
Usually none although one or two universities require Mathematics |
Mathematics, Business Studies (AGCE, National and Diploma), and Economics |
Biochemistry
|
Always Chemistry and some degrees will say you must have Biology as well, while some will say Chemistry plus one from Mathematics/Physics/Biology. Doing Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics or Physics will keep all Biochemistry courses open to you |
Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics |
Biology
|
Biology, Chemistry |
Mathematics or Physics |
Biomedical Sciences
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Normally two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Chemistry is essential for some courses |
Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
Biomedical Materials Science
|
Normally two from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology (also Design Technology for some universities) |
Chemistry, Design and Technology, Further Mathematics |
Business Studies
|
None |
Mathematics, Business Studies (AGCE, National and Diploma) and Economics |
Chemical Engineering
|
Chemistry and Mathematics and sometimes Physics as well |
Physics, Biology, Further Mathematics |
Chemistry
|
Chemistry and occasionally Mathematics. Most courses require Chemistry and would like Mathematics and one other science subject (for example, Physics or Biology) |
Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology |
Childhood Studies
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None |
CACHE, Psychology, Sociology, AGCE/National/Diploma Health and Social Care |
Classical Studies
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For Classics courses Latin or Ancient Greek are required. For Classical Studies and Classical Civilisation courses most subjects will be considered |
Modern foreign language, English Literature, History, Classical Civilisation. Do note that there are some Classics courses which will allow you to start Latin and/or Classical Greek from scratch |
Communication Studies
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A few courses ask for English or Media Studies. |
English, Media Studies, Sociology, Psychology |
Computing
|
For some courses, Mathematics |
Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computing, Physics, Philosophy, ICT |
Dentistry
|
Chemistry and Biology for most courses, but some require Mathematics or Physics as well |
Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics |
Dietetics
|
Chemistry, Biology |
Mathematics |
Drama
|
Some courses require English Literature and for a few courses English and/or Theatre Studies |
English Literature, English Literature and Language, Theatre Studies |
Earth Sciences
|
Usually two from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
Geography, Geology |
Economics
|
Usually Mathematics |
Economics |
Education
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See Teacher Training |
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Electrical/Electronic Engineering
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Mathematics, Physics |
Further Mathematics, ICT and Design Technology |
Engineering (General)
|
Mathematics and Physics |
Further Mathematics and Design Technology |
English
|
English Literature or combined English Language & Literature (some courses will accept English Language) |
History, Religious Studies, a foreign language |
Environmental Science/Studies
|
Many courses will ask for two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Geography |
Another facilitating subject, particularly a science |
European Studies
|
A modern foreign language |
Another modern foreign language, English Literature, History, Politics |
Finance
|
Usually none although one or two universities require Mathematics |
Mathematics, Business Studies (AGCE, National and Diploma), and Economics |
French
|
French |
Another modern foreign language, English Literature, History, Politics |
Geography
|
Most degrees require Geography |
Some Geography BSc (science) degrees prefer one from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics |
Geology
|
Usually two from Mathematics, Physics Chemistry and Biology |
Geography, Geology |
German
|
German (a handful of universities offer the opportunity to study German from scratch, without German A-level) |
Another modern foreign language, English Literature, History, Politics |
History
|
Most degrees require History |
Economics, English Literature, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Theology/ Religious Studies, a modern or classical language |
History of Art
|
None |
Art, English Literature, History, Theology/Religious Studies, French, German, Spanish, Italian |
Italian
|
Italian or another language such as French, German or Spanish |
Another modern foreign language, English Literature, History, Politics |
Law
|
Usually none, although a few universities require English |
History; other facilitating subjects. There really are no essential subjects for Law. Maybe one choice should involve essay / report writing. History gives you good relevant skills for Law but is not essential |
Management Studies
|
Sometimes Mathematics |
Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies (AGCE, National and Diploma) |
Materials Science
|
Normally two from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology (also Design Technology for some universities) |
Chemistry, Design and Technology, Further Mathematics |
Mathematics
|
Mathematics and sometimes Further Mathematics |
Further Mathematics, Physics |
Mechanical Engineering
|
Mathematics, Physics |
Further Mathematics, Design Technology. Mechanical Engineering departments may have a preference for Mathematics A-levels with a strong mechanics component |
Media Studies
|
A few courses ask for English or Media Studies |
English, Media Studies, Sociology, Psychology |
Medical Science
|
Normally two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Chemistry is essential for some courses |
Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
Medicine
|
If you do Chemistry, Biology and one from Mathematics or Physics you will keep all the medical schools open to you. If you do Chemistry and Biology you will keep open the vast majority. If you do Chemistry and one from Mathematics and Physics you will limit your range of choices much more |
Further Mathematics or a contrasting (non-science) subject |
Midwifery
|
Usually Biology or another science |
Biology, CACHE, Sociology, Psychology, Chemistry |
Music
|
For most traditional courses, Music and Grade VII/VIII |
Some universities have a preference for at least one essay-based subject |
Nursing
|
Usually Biology or another science. |
Biology, CACHE, Sociology, Psychology, Chemistry. |
Occupational Therapy
|
Some courses ask for Biology |
Psychology, Physical Education, Sociology or another science |
Optometry (Opthalmic Optics)
|
Two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics (some courses prefer Biology as one of the choices) |
Further Mathematics |
Orthoptics
|
Biology |
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
Pharmacy
|
Chemistry and one from Biology, Mathematics and Physics keeps the vast majority of courses open to you. Some courses like to see Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Doing Chemistry and Biology keeps most courses open |
Mathematics, Physics |
Philosophy
|
None |
Mathematics, Classical Civilisations, Philosophy and Religious Studies/Theology |
Physical Education
|
Many courses want to see one from Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics (some courses will treat Physical Education as a science equivalent) |
Physical Education, Psychology |
Physics
|
Mathematics, Physics |
Further Mathematics, Chemistry |
Physiotherapy
|
Most courses will consider you with just Biology, however some also require a second science from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics |
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology |
Politics
|
None |
Politics, History, Philosophy, Law, Sociology |
Psychology
|
A few courses ask for one from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
Biology, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology |
Religious Studies
|
None |
Religious Studies/Theology, Philosophy, English Literature, History |
Sociology
|
None |
Sociology, Psychology, Geography |
Spanish
|
Spanish (some degrees will also consider French, German or Italian) |
Another modern foreign language, English Literature, History, Politics |
Speech Therapy
|
Some degrees want a science such as Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Some specify Biology, but some degrees will consider candidates with none of these |
A modern foreign language (for example, French, German, Spanish, Italian), English Language (and Literature), Psychology. |
Sports Science
|
Many courses want to see one from Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics (some courses will treat Physical Education as a science equivalent) |
Physical Education, Psychology |
Surveying
|
None |
For some types of Surveying i.e. Building Surveying, Mathematics and Physics could be helpful. For Estate Management (General Practice Surveying) most A-level combinations will be considered |
Teacher Training (Primary and/or Secondary)
|
At least one from Art, Biology, CACHE, Chemistry, Design and Technology, Drama (Theatre Studies), English, French, Geography, German, History, ICT, Italian, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Physical Education, Religious Studies (Theology), Spanish. CACHE meets the entry requirements for early years Primary Teaching and a large number of Primary Education Teacher Training Degrees |
Another of the subjects listed above |
Theology
|
None |
Religious Studies/Theology, Philosophy, English Literature, History |
Veterinary Science
|
You should do Chemistry and Biology and one from Mathematics/Physics so that you have all universities open to you |
Further Mathematics |
