Are these A-levels good enough to study Law at Oxbridge or other top universities?

Question

I'm thinking of doing these A-levels, are they good enough to study Law at Oxbridge or other top universities?

English Language & Literature (only the combined course is offered at my college).
French
Classical Civlisation
Geography
General Studies
Critical Thinking

In my second year I will drop Critical Thinking and maybe Geography/Classical Civilisation. Say I got all A/A*, would I have a good chance of studying Law at Oxbridge or other top universities?

Answer 1

I took 5 AS levels this year: Latin, Classical Civilisation, French, German and English Literature and I'm currently applying to Oxford to study Classics and Oriental Studies. I'm a good student, however I found 5 subjects a hell of a lot to handle and it was a lot of work. Somehow I came out with 5 A's but it was really difficult and since have told people not to bother taking 5 because even the university says that you only have to take 4 subjects in the first year and 3 in the second. I went to a conference at Oxford in March and the professor said that they would never take someone just because they have one extra A-Level.

Also you can only gain A* grades in the 2nd year rather than the first. Good luck with your GCSE results and I hope this helps! Remember that Oxbridge take into account your grades the most, however, you need to do other activities in order to discuss them on your personal statement and in the interview so taking 6 A-levels will leave you with no free time to do these activities x

Answer 2

I would not have the nerve to show a General Studies certificate to Oxford or Cambridge. Ditto 'Critical Thinking'.



I cannot help but think Politics, Law and History would be better (if offered). However, doing a language would look good.



Remember it is more than just good grades. You need to pass interviews as well. The grades are only half the battle if you are not from very elitist stock.

Answer 3

Sweety Sweety Sweety! STOP.

You cannot take up six A Levels and get A/A*'s. It doesn't work like that.

You need to take up four and then drop one after the first year.

That can get you into UNI. You don't have enough space in your brain for six A Level.



Don't predict your grades..if you've just left school, it's a big jump to A Levels. Don't count on your GCSE grades to determine your a level results because you sound stupid as hell!



Just relax and talk to some teachers.

Answer 4

OMG the English system is so confusing compared to the Irish system...We do 7 or 8 subjects and it doesnt matter what grade we get in them...we get an accumulated points at the end and then the college offers come out depending on how many point you get!So much easier!:)