Psychology AND sociology alevel

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Does anyone have any thoughts on doing both of these as alevel? Are they too similar? Are they seen as rigorous by Russell group universities? Dd is also doing history and wants to do law. She’s loving all three subjects.

Option b is to do psychology, history and English literature - the more traditional route. She got 9s at gcse but doesn’t love English.

I’m of the mindset that she should do what she enjoys, ie, the former. But quietly nervous she’ll be limiting her options.

@Sumoroll Yes, they say that but these are LNAT universities. Bristol and Oxford look at GCSEs too and the % of 9s will be high. Bristol is often second choice for law behind Oxbridge so it’s competitive. I think submitting a competitive entry is better than not doing so and the entry info rarely is the same as the actual entry subjects studied. It’s like when maths courses say you don’t need FM but take 98% with FM. Be careful about info that’s not entirely helpful.

I did both at A level. They are quite different. I enjoyed psychology a lot more than sociology. Psychology includes more of the sciences, including an exam on statistics.

I would have thought with history they would be ok for law.

OP's daughter isn't applying to LNAT universities so this was just an example. Non-LNAT universities are likely to be less prescriptive about A-level subjects, not more.

Exeter, for example, have a 98% offer rate for Law,.compared with 38% for Bristol Law. They're not ruling many applicants out! Then it's just about getting the grades.

@Sumoroll Yes, thst was my point. LNAT is more competitive. Op says RG. The LNAT unis are RG. Not trying for LNAT is a bit daft if you are bright.

I did Psychology, Sociology and Law at A-Level (over 20 years ago) in the hope to Law at university. I ended up falling in love with Psychology and becoming a psychologist. Sociology and Psychology complement one another and apply well to Law. I think it’s a good mix.

Thanks all - she is loving the trio.

Oxbridge isn’t on the agenda but Bristol and KCL are so she’ll do the LNAT. Her other choices (other RG) don’t require it.