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DEGREE COURSES
D E G R E E C OU R S E S
AND A LEVEL CHOICES
A N D A L E V E L C H O I C E S

The table below gives you some broad guidance on subjects that suit common degree courses.
Please note, there are often exceptions to this guidance; you are strongly advised to look at www.ucas.com/students/
coursesearch to see which subjects are recommended for the courses that you are potentially interested in.

DEGREE COURSE ESSENTIAL /DESIRABLE A LEVELS

ACCOUNTING Mathematics and Economics/Business Studies are useful.
ARCHAEOLOGY Generally no specific requirements; History, Geography or Chemistry useful.
ARCHITECTURE Mathematics and Physics may be required, plus an art-based subject.
ART & DESIGN Art or Product Design; a portfolio is usually required.
BIOLOGICAL/LIFE SCIENCES Two sciences: Chemistry and Biology, sometimes Mathematics.
BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Some have a Mathematics requirement at GCSE (grade 6), or at A level.
CHEMISTRY Chemistry and another science or Mathematics.
CLASSICS Classic Civilisation provides very good preparation for all Classics courses.
COMPUTER SCIENCES & IT Mathematics and/or Computer Science maybe required.
DENTISTRY Chemistry and Biology; some like Mathematics or Physics in addition.

DRAMA One from English Literature or Drama.
ECONOMICS Mathematics usually required; Economics desirable.
ENGLISH English Literature. Other essay-based subjects useful.
ENGINEERING Mathematics essential, plus a second science (usually Physics or Chemistry, depending on area of specialism).
GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Geography. Some require one or more science subjects.
HISTORY History is usually required. Other essay-based subjects useful.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Generally no specific requirements. Politics, Economics, History are useful.

LAW No essential requirements, but a preference for traditional subjects which require logic and the ability to write
well such as History or English.
MATHEMATICS Mathematics and sometimes Further Mathematics; Physics is useful.
MEDIA STUDIES English or Media Studies preferred. Relevant work experience often considered.
MEDICINE Chemistry plus Biology. Physics and Mathematics are useful.
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES Target language almost always required; a second language is desirable.

MUSIC Music required, and Grade 7 or 8 in your main instrument.
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY Chemistry and Biology; another science or Mathematics is useful.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES Physics, Mathematics, sometimes Further Mathematics.
PHYSIOTHERAPY Biology or other science subject. Physical Education is useful.
POLITICS History, Politics, Modern Language, English or Economics are often useful.

PSYCHOLOGY Biology, Psychology or Mathematics often required. In addition, there can be a GCSE Mathematics requirement
(7 (A) or 6 (B) grade).
SPORTS SCIENCE Biology or another science can be required; Physical Education is useful.
TEACHING (PRIMARY) Traditional subjects preferred. GCSE Science 6 (B) grade can be a requirement.
VETERINARY SCIENCE Chemistry, plus one from Biology (which is preferred), Physics or Mathematics.

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