Saturday, May 22, 2010

Should I take Business Studies or Geography for my GCSEs? I'm also doing English language, (maybe English literature), Maths, Science+ Core...

At this stage, you have two major issues to consider: your choices of A levels and university admissions. In general, universities prefer harder subjects that create general foundational skills as opposed to vocational skills. As a result, I think business would be a weak choice if you intend to pursue higher education, but would be a strong choice if you are seeking to study for a vocational degree at a further education college.


Choosing French would be strategically smart, as it would be relatively easy for you and give you formal qualifications in an area in which you are already strong. Having two languages, French and Spanish, would help in two areas: university admissions and a career in international business. The number of British students who have a generic business background is far higher than those fluent in multiple languages, so your strength in languages is something you should emphasize. Geography would also be a strong choice, as it combines science and a sense of international perspective.

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