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What A-levels do you need to study economics?

What subjects do you need to become an economist? Find out what qualifications you need to apply for an economics degree.

13 December 2023

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What A-levels do you need to study physiotherapy?

Want to become a physiotherapist? See what qualifications you need to study physiotherapy.

05 December 2023

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What A-levels do you need to become a vet?

What subjects do you need to take to be a vet? Find out the entry requirements for veterinary medicine with our helpful university guide.

04 December 2023

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What are Btecs? A quick guide to Btec qualifications

What is a Btec and what universities accept them? We explain the different types of Btec and what their equivalent is in Ucas points.

22 November 2023

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Six things you need to know before making your final A-level choices

Check out our six need-to-know pieces of advice to help you make the right A-level choices.

24 October 2023

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A-levels vs Btecs: which should you take?

A-levels or Btecs - which is the best path for you? Read our comparison guide to help you decide on the next options you should pursue.

20 October 2023

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Education levels and qualifications explained

A short guide to understanding different types of qualification, what they are and how they relate to one another

19 October 2023

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A-levels and AS-levels, explained

Confused about how your AS and A-level studies are structured? We clear up what you'll study (and when)

13 October 2023

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What A-level subjects do you need for the degree you want to study?

Not sure which A-level subjects you'll need for the degree you want to take? Here's a look at the entry requirements for some popular subjects

11 October 2023

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Can you do a Btec and A-levels at the same time?

Everything you need to know about taking a combination of Btecs and A-levels

28 September 2023

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What A-levels do you need to study law?

Budding barrister or solicitor? See if A-level law is a must-have to study it at degree level, plus subjects that are useful to have and examples of law degree entry requirements universities ask for.

22 September 2023

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What A-levels do you need to become a doctor?

Are you an aspiring doctor? Here are the A-levels you need to study to make sure you get that all-important university place to study medicine.

15 September 2023

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Year 13: A-level calendar - key dates

Year 13 planner of what to do during the autumn, spring and summer term.

04 September 2023

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What A-levels do you need to become a dentist?

Interested in becoming a dentist? We explain what it takes to be a dentist and what qualifications you need.

18 November 2021

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What A-levels do you need to study geography?

Want to study geography at university and wondering what the entry requirements are? See which A-level subjects you should pick with our guide.

09 November 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study a building or construction degree?

Thinking of studying a building or construction-related degree at university? Make sure your A-level line-up ticks admissions tutors’ boxes…

18 September 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study media?

Interested in the next step towards a media degree? Find out what A-Level subjects to take and the best university for media studies and communications. 

01 August 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study politics?

See which A-levels best meet the degree entry requirements to study politics (and may swing an admissions tutor's vote in your favour).

06 July 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study classics?

What A-levels should you take for a classics degree place? Find out the entry requirements with our helpful university guide.

26 June 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study computer science?

Want to study computer science at university and wondering what the entry requirements are? Find out what A-level subjects to pick with our helpful degree guide.

06 June 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study chemistry?

What A-levels should you take to study a chemistry degree? Learn more about the entry requirements you can expect to meet.

06 June 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study physics?

What are the best A-levels to take for a physics degree? Find out the entry requirements you need to meet.

05 June 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study philosophy?

Want to study philosophy at university? Find out the philosophy entry requirements and what A-levels to take with our helpful guide. 

01 May 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study English?

Can I do an English degree with my A-levels? Find out what subjects you need, which are handy to have and more.

01 May 2018

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What A-levels do you need for modern languages?

Do you need a French or German A-level in order to study it at degree-level? Find out what qualifications you need to study a language degree.

01 May 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study sociology?

What are the current sociology degree requirements? We explain the A-Level subjects to consider to find the best university to study sociology.

01 May 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study drama?

To be, or not to be a drama student? That is the question. But what A-levels should you be taking if you want to study drama at university?

30 April 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study music?

What are the entry requirements for a music degree? We explain the A-Levels to consider, grades needed and the best university to study music.

30 April 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study sports science?

What qualifications do you need to study sports science subjects? We explain the A-levels most useful for entry requirements to top sporting universities. 

30 April 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study biology?

Wondering what your biology degree entry requirements are? We reveal the best A-level subjects and help you choose from the many different biology courses at uni. 

30 April 2018

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