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Computer Science without Maths A level

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SilverChainLink · 16/09/2021 10:20

DS is trying to choose his A levels for next year. The only one he is sure of is Computer Science which his teacher says he has a talent for, unfortunately maths isn't something he is confident with (predicted a 7 he could get higher but has a tendency to panic and has to really work at maths)

It seems that most A level students ask take maths so would he be at a real disadvantage without it?

He was hoping to do CS at degree but from what I can see this is also going to be difficult without maths a level.

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stubiff · 16/09/2021 12:49

7 in GCSE Maths, would on average be a B at A-level.

If we could get a 9 in GCSE CS, then poss an A or A* at A-level.

Really depends on which other subjects he is/may take and what A-level that may project to.

I.e. would it be better to aim for AAA in certain subjects (exc Maths) or not doing so well in Maths and getting AAC ?
Latter would restrict entry to certain courses.
But not having Maths would also restrict entry to some.

To partly answer that then worth looking (again, as sounds like you may have done so already) at CS degree entry requirements of courses which may suit (content and grades) to see if any at all do not require Maths - that may be your answer.

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SilverChainLink · 16/09/2021 10:28

Thank you for replying @StarCat2020

He is doing GCCE and his current prediction is an 8+ but there is a good chance he could get a 9

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StarCat2020 · 16/09/2021 10:25

OI did a computer science degree and trained to teach Computer Science in 2018-19 and I do not have a maths A-Level.

Personally I do not think it is essential.

Has he done CS GCSE?

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