Anyones dc studied for a degree they didn't do at A level?

[MumPotNoodle]

DS has decided that he would like to study a subject he hasn't done at A level. He has found a course that doesn't require said A level. Anyone?

It's very common - Medicine, Dentistry, zoology, engineering, economics, law to name a few of the most common.

What subject? Some courses will say they do not require the subject at A level but may still give preference to students who have done it. Others, like law, look down on th Alevel and would prefer you did not have it. Economics degrees often prefer maths/further maths and say you do not need A level economics but you will still be competing with those who have both.

thanks for the replies. DS looking at media studies.

No experience of this. But English probably very useful and any stuff done out of school which is connected will help.

thanks lazumum. Course requires GCSE B which he has already. Imagine a blinding personal statement will be required in this instance .

My DS is applying for music and hasn't done A level ... as long as there's enough evidence that he can do what 1st years do, I don't see a problem ....

My niece did a Media Studies degree without the A Level. Can't remember what A Levels she did do though.

I think it can be an advantage not to have done the A level in a subject you study at degree level.

Law and Psychology Uni departments for a start dont like the A level.

The good Unis like A levels in "proper" academic subjects. It makes me cross that the kids arent told this when they are choosing their A levels. The schools know it but seem to push the less valued A levels in my experience.

My eldest daughter is doing medicine.... DD2 is off (hopefully) in September to do Learning Disability nursing... obviously neither had A levels in these!
However I agree, having good 'proper' subjects is vital and gives more flexibility in options for degree courses!

I agree with springaroundthecorner, for many subjects (Philosophy, all the social sciences, law) you're better off with the traditional subjects than with the A level in that subject.