Advice for A level choices please

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BaconAndAvocado · 23/11/2022 14:40

DS2 is in Year 11 and will have to start thinking about his A level choices.
Something he said he might want to do is to be a Computer Software Engineer.

Does anyone know which degree this would mean (I’m thinking Computer Science?) and which A levels he would require?

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BaconAndAvocado · 23/11/2022 14:49

Ah thanks Figgyroller that looks really helpful 🙂

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Figgyroller · 23/11/2022 14:48

This is useful: www.theuniguide.co.uk/advice/a-level-choices

As is this: www.computerworld.com/article/3620655/the-best-uk-universities-for-computer-science-and-it-degrees.html

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BaconAndAvocado · 23/11/2022 14:47

Thank you for the swift replies.

Does anyone know which are the best universities to study Computer Science type degrees at?

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sheepdogdelight · 23/11/2022 14:44

In terms of A Levels maths would be a definite. Further maths if he likes maths. Computer Science if the school/sixth form offers it (many don't).

Computer Science is the obviously choice of degree, but there are other tech type degrees on offer. If he likes maths (and took further maths) a Maths degree would also be a good way in.

My DS has a Software Engineer apprenticeship and did Maths, Physics, Geography A Levels and AS Computer Science. Actually your DC might like to consider an apprenticeship as well if he's still set on being a Software Engineer in a couple of years time.

lieselotte · 23/11/2022 14:44

I am not sure you need Computer Science A level but a good Maths grade is important.

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