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Is this a poor combination of A levels

108 replies

Comefromaway · 06/11/2020 13:20

English Lit
Drama
Film Studies

Child thinks she would like to be a drama teacher in the future. Doesn't like maths & science. Is very hard working but has no confidence in her abilities. GCSE predictions 4/5 in sciences 6/7 in maths & language 7/8 in English & essay subjects. Doing history GCSE but doesn't enjoy it. Gets very anxious about not being good enough.

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TeenPlusTwenties · 06/11/2020 13:26

I'd be interested to see what @piggywaspushed says.

My no-knowledge instinct says they look very strongly linked, which could be viewed as a good or bad thing I guess.

Reclinehard · 06/11/2020 13:24

If she likes film studies, she'll get a good result. My friend got into Warwick to do film & literature with a levels of both Englishes and film studies.

anniegun · 06/11/2020 13:24

Whilst Film studies is not a well regarded A level I think I would go for whichever subjects your child feels well motivated to work hard towards. A levels can be tricky if you are not engaged in the subject and better to have good grades in the ones he/she enjoys.

GreyishDays · 06/11/2020 13:24

Any option for a ‘new’ subject like economics or psychology (appreciate the science content there).

I agree that she would be better with one more academic subject. But it’s better to do well in the one she choose than tank at one she hates.

What subjects is she enjoying now?

Trillio · 06/11/2020 13:24

Maybe psychology or philosophy (if available) instead of film studies?

helloxhristmas · 06/11/2020 13:23

I'd get rid of film studies

Jroseforever · 06/11/2020 13:22

Ah doesn’t enjoy history.

Anything but film studies.

Jroseforever · 06/11/2020 13:21

Remove film studies swiftly

History, a language?