Choose the Right A Levels

CONTENTS


Acknowledgements


Introduction


What to think about when exploring A levels







PART ONE - A LEVELS: THE LOWDOWN


What is the A level qualification?


Key facts about A levels


Why study A levels?


Factors to consider when choosing A level subjects


STEM subjects


Alternatives to A levels


The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)


The UCAS Tariff (points system)


A level links to university subjects and occupations







PART TWO - THE A-Z SUBJECT GUIDE


Accounting


Art and design


Biology


Business studies


Chemistry


Classics - Ancient history/Ancient languages (Classical Greek or Latin)/Classical civilisation


Computer science


Dance


Design and technology


Drama and theatre studies


Economics


Electronics


English language


English language and literature


English literature


Environmental science


Film studies


Geography


Geology


History


History of art


Law


Mathematics/Further mathematics/Statistics


Media studies


Modern foreign languages


Music


Music technology


Philosophy and ethics


Photography


Physical education


Physics


Politics


Psychology


Religious studies


Sociology







APPENDICES


Appendix 1 - The awarding bodies


Appendix 2 - Some useful information sources


Appendix 3 - Higher education qualifications


Appendix 4 - Qualifications: a classification

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