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A level choices Geography Biology Product Design?

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Taffle2000 · 30/11/2022 21:15

Can anyone offer any advice please on whether this combo keeps options open for DD, as she really not sure what she might want to do at Uni/career wise.
The only clear favourite subject is DT, which she is predicted 9 for GCSE. We have ruled out maths as I don't think she would either enjoy or cope with A level. Doesn't mind Physics, but low predicted grade and prefers Biology (predicted 7). Also doesn't enjoy Chemistry.
She likes Geography, predicated a 7.
Could this combo work, or is it too disjointed with a single science?
We going round in circles trying to cover all bases and keep as many options open for her. Psychology has been mentioned, but it's an unknown subject so not sure.
Sorry bit rambling.

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Thesoundofmusic23 · 30/11/2022 22:19

Potential interesting future in conservation, materials development, geography, product design, industrial design and lots of other interesting careers with this choices. I think lots of future jobs will in the space between creativity and science so I don’t think it sounds disjointed.

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Taffle2000 · 30/11/2022 21:47

DT was the first subject she chose and is quite fixed on, so that has to stay or would be a miserable 2 years for both of us.
It is so difficult trying to navigate the differing entry requirements, if you not applying for standard stem/essay subjects.

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Taffle2000 · 30/11/2022 21:34

I think she would have liked to go down engineering route, but from everything I've read, maths is a must and although predicted a 7, she has to work hard for that. She is good at both art and DT, really enjoys the creative process also that is mainly course work (can struggle with exams as SEN).

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ChristmasCakeAndStilton · 30/11/2022 21:32

I think the Bio and Geog compliment each other.
The Product Design is a bit less related, but if that is what she wants, and school can timetable it, go for it.
Dont do maths or physics if you don't love them.

AnguaResurgam · 30/11/2022 21:25

I think it is a bit disjointed, but that might not matter. I also think it's important teens study what they want to (because an unhappy stressed teen might not do well, and will have a miserable time)

If you're ruling out maths, then I assume she doesn't want to go on to study engineering.

What does she like so much about DT? Does she want to go further in that sort of field?

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