JOURNALISM A Levels: A good subject combination could be an English A Level and two from a wide range of subjects from Humanities through to Arts, Social Sciences or Sciences. Vocational: UAL: Creative Media Production, Level 3 Diploma could be a suitable choice. LAW A Levels: An essay-based subject such as English Literature or History, plus at least one other academic subject, is advisable for students with strong academic potential. A Level Law is not required but is valued by universities and provides good insight into studying law as an undergraduate. Vocational: Level 3 Applied Diplomas in Psychology and Criminology alongside Law A level, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business or Introductory Diploma in Business with two of the above suggested subjects will keep some options open to you.
NURSING A Levels: Entry requirements vary. A science or social science (e.g. Biology, Psychology, Sociology) is usually required or recommended. English, Mathematics and GCSE Science (4+) will also be needed. Vocational: Level 3 BTEC extended diploma in Health & Social Care is becoming increasingly widely accepted: please check directly with universities. A combination including Level 3 BTEC subsidiary diploma in Applied Science alongside two accompanying A Level subjects can also work well.English, Mathematics and GCSE Science (4+) will also be needed. POLICE & FIRE SERVICE Entry to the police is via a degree or a degree Apprenticeship, so level 3 qualifications are essential. Firefighters do not need level 3 qualifications but it is a highly competitive career path so taking level 3 qualifications is a good way of ensuring you keep other options open if needed. Selection for both careers is based on more than just academic qualifications so do your research and think about joining the relevant cadets or getting other experience. A Levels: Useful subjects can include Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Law or PE. Vocational: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services or Sport or BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Public Services accompanied by two other subjects could be suitable choices. TEACHING A Levels: To keep options open, include at least one subject which is related to a primary/ secondary national curriculum subject, for example: Art, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, PE or a Science. Vocational: The Education & Childcare T Level is one option for students who know they want to specialise in Early Years (3-7 years), Primary or SEN teaching. GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade 4 or above are essential to progress into primary teaching.
MEDICINE / DENTISTRY / VETERINARY MEDICINE
A Levels: Chemistry and Biology with another academically rigorous subject will keep most medical, dentistry and vet schools open to you: Cambridge looks for Maths or Physics as the third A level for both courses and Glasgow requires Maths or Physics as the third subject for medicine and prefers it for veterinary medicine. There are an increasing number of medical schools which will now accept Psychology as a second science: check the Medical Schools Council website (www.medschools.ac.uk/) for the latest information. Dentistry schools are currently less flexible in this respect (www. dentalschoolscouncil.ac.uk). Many medical, dentistry and vet schools want English, Maths and Science GCSEs at grade 6 / 7 or above. Vocational: A small number of ‘gateway’ course options for medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine accept students with vocational backgrounds. Subjects such as Health and Social Care or Sport might be accepted by two or three of the medical schools, but always check directly with a university as entry requirements can change at any point in a year.
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