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Trinity School Guide to A Level subjects 2022
University course requirements If you are interested in a particular university course, you should research the university admission pages and their entry requirements for that course. This will vary from university to university and from year to year. If you have any particular questions, do contact us for advice. The information below gives, in a very condensed form, current guidance for some A Level course requirements and preferences for many of the single subjects commonly studied at university. Do not assume that this will apply in every case.
Accountancy, Finance
Mathematics is usually required
Architecture
Most leading schools of Architecture require a strong portfolio of drawings, therefore Art is highly beneficial. Mathematics A Level and/or Physics are sometimes required
Art and Design
Art, DT or Photography usually required. Often a foundation course also required
Biochemistry, Chemistry
Chemistry required. Biology or Mathematics often preferred
Business Studies, Management
Mathematics sometimes required
Classics, Oriental Studies
A modern foreign language is usually required for Oriental, African and Near Eastern Studies. For language-based Classics courses, Latin or Greek is desirable
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry and Mathematics required
Computer Science
Mathematics A Level required for top universities, Further Mathematics is desired. For some courses Physics is required
Drama and Theatre
Drama, Theatre Studies or English sometimes required
