Subject Choice & Higher Education

You may well have no idea at this stage what you want to study after you leave school, or what eventual direction your career will take. A level will open up a wide range of options for later, but certain routes will be closed off if you do not choose particular subjects. For this reason, it is important to follow up the career suggestions in your MyCareerChoices report, and any other areas you may have thought about. Find out more about them, and decide which ones might be possible choices for you later on.

When choosing your Sixth Form subjects, bear in mind the following:

• Universities like breadth, so they welcome one subject which contrasts with the others, though it is not a problem if all your subjects are in the same area.

• Doing all essay subjects, or all mathematical/scientific subjects, might suit your approach to work very well, or it might be difficult for you to manage. Take advice, especially from your HM, tutor and subject teachers.

• The subjects you choose may have some implications for the Higher Education courses you can go on to. For detailed information see The Subjects Required for Degree Courses on Firefly.

• It is usually better to choose subjects you will enjoy and do well at, rather than struggle with a course to keep open a possible route to Higher Education.

If in doubt: consult the Guidance Department.

Please note: it is only possible to run courses if there are sufficient takers. The provision of courses described in this booklet represents the College’s intentions at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

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