This crossed my mind, I mean there are very few jobs a history degree will unlock. I aspire to be a journalist but I don't think that will ever happen. I have messed up my education far to much.
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ICT is a horrendous A-level, I can tell you that speaking from the experience of doing it. Half the time was spent learning basic Excel and Access skills whilst the rest was learning useless pieces of information such as a mouse being an input device 
She said it was lots of analysing and the like, not writing speeches, letters ect which I am very good at and enjoy.
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History will open up a huge range of viable and well-paid career paths as it is a respected traditional subject with many transferable skills. If you don't know what career you want then history is a good subject to choose.
You don't need to go to uni but so many great jobs require degrees and by not going you may be closing many doors (or at least make them VERY hard to get through). Going to uni keeps your options open.
+ Uni is great fun and you'll make loads of friends!
edit: you seem to think that history wouldn't allow you to go down many career paths. THIS IS NOT TRUE! It will open up many more doors than something "vocational".
useless pieces of information such as a mouse being an input device
Reminds me of when someone at work asked "why isn't my mouse working" when the other end hadn't been connected.
To be honest I wouldn't write it off just for that reason, I would get in touch with some Universities you may be interested and find out for yourself.
So do english literature instead.
Don't bother with ICT. Waste of space.
When it comes to writing your CV down the line, under the "skills" section, if you know how to use microsoft office you just whack it all in that section. That's what I do.
My biggest regret was choosing two sciences at a-level. I failed miserably at them. (chem and physics)
Media studies is a doodle and a laugh at the same time, i done that.
History is a class a-level to have. It's interesting and essay writing is good practice come university.
In hindsight I would have taken English Literature, History and maybe Maths. All three are solid established subjects highly respected and the former two will give you great essay writing and quantitative reading experience for Uni and maths will give you a good foundation for any business/commercial route you may or may not wish to take.
When it comes to writing your CV down the line, under the "skills" section, if you know how to use microsoft office you just whack it all in that section. That's what I do.
My biggest regret was choosing two sciences at a-level. I failed miserably at them. (chem and physics)
Media studies is a doodle and a laugh at the same time, i done that.
History is a class a-level to have. It's interesting and essay writing is good practice come university.
In hindsight I would have taken English Literature, History and maybe Maths. All three are solid established subjects highly respected and the former two will give you great essay writing and quantitative reading experience for Uni and maths will give you a good foundation for any business/commercial route you may or may not wish to take.
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I wasn't being sarcastic. I've never heard of ICT and it wasn't a subject when I was at school.
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isn't British government like sociology???
edit: I'm doing ICT. 4/35 students (including me) passed and went onto A2. If your planning doing it DO NOT slack on the coursework.
edit: I'm doing ICT. 4/35 students (including me) passed and went onto A2. If your planning doing it DO NOT slack on the coursework.
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If application deadline is the end of march, I'd write down your chosen options, try and think of two reasons to do them and two to not do then and write them down next to the options. Fold the piece of paper up and think about it again in a few days. Don't rush into it if you've got time to decide.
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Little too humanities based perhaps?
Thought about economics? Would go well instead of sociology.
I did Maths / Computing / Law / Economics in my first year (AS), Maths / Computing / Law / Further Maths for A2.
Thought about economics? Would go well instead of sociology.
I did Maths / Computing / Law / Economics in my first year (AS), Maths / Computing / Law / Further Maths for A2.
In my opinion you should do maths, science, english and/or 1 other subject. Continuing these 'core' subjects will enhance your understanding in many other fields and also give you access to almost all potential courses at university.
A lot of the other A levels arn't valued as highly in industry and by some uni's admissions policies.
If you're so interested in understanding about the british government you'll be able to take something alone those lines as a 1st / 2nd year university module.
A lot of the other A levels arn't valued as highly in industry and by some uni's admissions policies.
If you're so interested in understanding about the british government you'll be able to take something alone those lines as a 1st / 2nd year university module.
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ICT is a complete waste of time. If your school does Computing chose that instead. If they don't go and ask them why!
My A-Levels were Maths, Physics, ICT. Really wish I didn't waste two years doing ICT and did something else instead.
My A-Levels were Maths, Physics, ICT. Really wish I didn't waste two years doing ICT and did something else instead.
Best and only advice I would listen to. English can be replaced with History or Politics if you like. Maths and a science is very important and I think should be compulsory.