A levels

[georges]

Able to do Further Maths? Can help out for Engineering. Just at the end of my last year doing Maths, Further Maths and Physics. Got an unconditional for Automotive Engineering, but you dont see me dropping subjects.

will that be doing engines etc or the body parts? Mechanical engineering was what I was aiming at, and with cars would probably peak my interest.

 

[crunchman]

We only have computing.. and I want to be an engineer

What are you predicted?

Maths B
Science (Double) B
Applied Business (Double) A*
English lit B
English lang B
Welsh lit C
Welsh lang B
IT A*
Geography C

I slacked in Science and Maths last year :/

 

[DaveyD]

Able to do Further Maths? Can help out for Engineering. Just at the end of my last year doing Maths, Further Maths and Physics. Got an unconditional for Automotive Engineering, but you dont see me dropping subjects.

You don't really need further maths to do Engineering, but it does help quite a bit, though it's probably more helpful in years after your fresher year, as generally your first year is just for getting everybodys maths up to the same standard, generally anyway.

I've only ever did A-Level level maths, and I'm doing fine on my Mechanical Engineering with Automotive course, I know a few people who have done further maths, but they've not really done better or worse than me I don't think.

Where abouts are you going to be doing Auto Eng?

will that be doing engines etc or the body parts? Mechanical engineering was what I was aiming at, and with cars would probably peak my interest.

If his auto eng is anything like my mech eng with auto, then it'll be a Mechanical Engineering degree with automotive modules bolted on, so it'll be quite a broad course still. The automotive side of things I've generally studied a lot of the working mechanics of cars, drivetrain layouts and design, packaging of cars and safety systems. Rest of the course covers a broad range of stuff, with thermodynamics stuff on all kinds of engines (not just cars).

 

[reflex]

I took English Litrature AS Levels, well im doing it now. Its ok i suppose. i just tend to have a hatred of my whole class bar 1.

 

[zain]

Ok this is a serious thread (for once)!

In september I am going to be taking 4 A levels:
English Language
English Literature
History
Geography

I am then going to drop History at AS level, I was wondering if anyone had already done these subjects and if anyone can tell me the work load or any tips on getting through these subjects.
Thanks

You picked some of the hardest ones, it really doesnt matter what A levels you do as long as it isnt GENERAL STUDIES!!!!! The most fun ones I found were Business Studies and Economics. IT is good but the 2nd year coursework is hard if you dont have the knowledge or a good teacher.

 

[Burnsy2023]

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What are your plans for after College? Do you want to goto uni?

Burnsy

 

[iSam]

isnt 4 A lvls a lot of work? i think i only did 3 and i had tonnes to do

I'm currently doing 5 AS's!

I am currently doing History, Geography and English Language from your list and I really enjoy all of them, plus they complement each other perfectly I feel.

 

[saitrix]

You don't really need further maths to do Engineering, but it does help quite a bit, though it's probably more helpful in years after your fresher year, as generally your first year is just for getting everybodys maths up to the same standard, generally anyway.

I've only ever did A-Level level maths, and I'm doing fine on my Mechanical Engineering with Automotive course, I know a few people who have done further maths, but they've not really done better or worse than me I don't think.

Where abouts are you going to be doing Auto Eng?



If his auto eng is anything like my mech eng with auto, then it'll be a Mechanical Engineering degree with automotive modules bolted on, so it'll be quite a broad course still. The automotive side of things I've generally studied a lot of the working mechanics of cars, drivetrain layouts and design, packaging of cars and safety systems. Rest of the course covers a broad range of stuff, with thermodynamics stuff on all kinds of engines (not just cars).

Will be doing BEng at Coventry, same course as Lashout_UK is doing.

Auto Eng is totally cars really, i went to the open day for B'Ham course and it was a lot less focused on auto then L'Boro or Coventry. Thats why i decided against B'Ham in the end, nice enough uni just too broad a course for my liking.

georges,

Auto Eng there are modules that cover all different aspects. From things like suspension to engines to aerodynamics. You cover all the different bits so you're well rounded, oh yes with Formula Student you will be able to use some of the stuff you have learnt and build a race car.

Please be aware that it is very heavily maths based and not just tinkering about with engines etc.

 

[rlm]

2nd year history there is an excellent unit that you do which is a personal study unit, you get to choose a subject, study it and then write a report on it. It has to be about a historical event which can be properly researched and concluded. I did mine about Dresden in Germany and how it was almost obliterated by firebombs in WWII by the British and the USA, and whether it was justified or not, if you like history then you will love being given the freedom of looking into something you actually care about. However check with your tutor that they are doing this, not all exam boards do. Also if you want to get into uni then its worth looking at doing double A levels in subjects you are good at, or AVCE's.

I did a double in ICT, then business and history separately without dropping anything the second year. Got an AB for ICT which was good, but a C in both Business and History. This resulted in me getting 380 UCAS points, which meant university's were quite interested. However I'm a waster, and ended up staying at Tesco, I question why every day.

History is quite coursework intensive and also requires a lot of revision for the exams if your not naturally good with dates, this depends on what your final written exam is based on though. I did communist Russia, the early days.... Lenin and Stalin etc and I found it very interesting, however there was a fair amount to take in, and bumming for 2 years didn't help. History is seen as a Literacy subject by the uni's just like eng lit.

 

[bigredshark]

well i didn't do any of those so i can't comment, i did 5 AS and 4 A, though I am clearly a god among men

then again, i got drunk, organised legendary parties and generally didn't do much work those 2 years, as a result, my results weren't all that.

EDIT: and out of curiosity I've just skimmed the back catalogue of your threads.....nice work.....

though, some people are incredibly harsh at times

 

[chris_r]

All i can say is good luck, occasionly life kinda hits me and i sit and regret not doing good at school or going much.
Great to see so many people on OCUK from all walks of lives doing successful things, it gives me a boost for sure

 

[matthew_o50]

I'd say you'll be giving your self a lot of work. Especially with the English lit and History. A few friends of mine are doing those subjects and find them very difficult even after getting A's for GCSE.

If you know what you want to do at uni and you don't need any particular subjects to get in just take the subjects your good at and enjoy for A level.

 

[pinkegobox]

i don't want to sound like i'm out of touch here (but i am, so nevermind) but "megzy" is just someone messing around right? or am I alone in thinking this?

 

[DaveyD]

Will be doing BEng at Coventry, same course as Lashout_UK is doing.

Auto Eng is totally cars really, i went to the open day for B'Ham course and it was a lot less focused on auto then L'Boro or Coventry. Thats why i decided against B'Ham in the end, nice enough uni just too broad a course for my liking.

georges,

Auto Eng there are modules that cover all different aspects. From things like suspension to engines to aerodynamics. You cover all the different bits so you're well rounded, oh yes with Formula Student you will be able to use some of the stuff you have learnt and build a race car.

Please be aware that it is very heavily maths based and not just tinkering about with engines etc.

Ah, thought it might be coventry for some reason. I did apply there, but really didn't fancy it, but it's a great course I believe. I've preferred doing a more broad course as it's keeps my options a little more open for employers if I do change my career, or rethink where I'm going in the near future.

Formula Student's great, and I'd recommend it to anybody taking a relevant Engineering degree and has any interest in cars or motorsport. You learn so much more doing that with regards to machining skills, practical skills and general knowledge than you'll ever get from sitting in the lecture theatres.

 

[Arcade Fire]

I did NO revision for GCSE

Gosh, aren't you just the brightest little spark.

GCSEs are really pointless once you've got A-levels, and A-levels are worthless once you've got a degree. They're all stepping stones.

It's true that GCSE grades cease to matter once you've got your degree, but it's so obvious that it's not worth saying. They're far from pointless, though - have you ever tried crossing a river where the first five stepping stones are missing?

In fact, once you have ten years of solid employment behind you, your degree doesn't matter much. Why did we even bother getting it at all, you might ask! Oh, wait.

 

[megzy]

i don't want to sound like i'm out of touch here (but i am, so nevermind) but "megzy" is just someone messing around right? or am I alone in thinking this?

I think you are alone in this, well for this thread anyway!
Anyone got any tips on revision? My hand hurts from writing up all my notes, I got up at half 5 cause I couldn't sleep. It's now 12 and my hand hurts

 

[saitrix]

Ah, thought it might be coventry for some reason. I did apply there, but really didn't fancy it, but it's a great course I believe. I've preferred doing a more broad course as it's keeps my options a little more open for employers if I do change my career, or rethink where I'm going in the near future.

Formula Student's great, and I'd recommend it to anybody taking a relevant Engineering degree and has any interest in cars or motorsport. You learn so much more doing that with regards to machining skills, practical skills and general knowledge than you'll ever get from sitting in the lecture theatres.

Ahh yes for you the B'Ham course does sound perfect for what you wanted. There is no question about whether im going to do Formula Student. Oh yes, are you doing a year in industry?