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Suitable a levels for a degree in engineering

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Consils · 24/02/2013 19:59

ds1 wants to study engineering. He was planning to take English, Maths, Chemistry and physics but is now wavering over the chemistry. He is planning to apply to Oxford. Thanks.

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NewFerry · 25/02/2013 21:26

The other decision is whether to go straight in to a specialised course, or opt for a more general course which specialises in later years.

racingheart · 26/02/2013 22:59

OP, on a school visit today, a DT teacher told me two of his pupils had been offered bursaries at uni for engineering due to their DT work. It really complements physics and maths.

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Consils · 28/02/2013 10:50

Thanks everyone. We will discuss further maths.

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Consils · 05/03/2013 16:25

He is now talking about taking philosophy. Philosophy!

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bruffin · 05/03/2013 16:35

DS 17 wants a careers in engineering and is taking Maths, Further Maths, Physics and PhilosophyGrin

thejoysofboys · 05/03/2013 16:42

I have the degree which your DS desires. My A levels were Maths, Mechanics/Applied Maths (i.e. Maths & Further Maths), Physics & Chemistry.
I took the entrance exams to get my place (coming as I did from a state comprehensive this was seen to be the best way of getting noticed by the tutors). Entrance exams for Engineering were in Maths & Physics back in those days. Physics is def an important one for all sorts of engineering.

Lilymaid · 05/03/2013 16:43

Way back in the 20th Century there was a course called Use of English that was widely taken by students intending to go to university. It doesn't seem to exist any more, which is a pity. DH is an engineer and has to spend much of his rather expensively charged out time rewriting reports written by other engineers who are good at maths/computing/practical engineering, but can't express themselves intelligbly in the English language!

speedology · 05/07/2013 20:16

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Lilymaid · 05/07/2013 20:20

Strange to.resurrect an old thread with links that aren't so relevant to someone considering applying to Oxford!

BlackMogul · 05/07/2013 20:41

Maths, further maths and physics are an absolute must. Chemistry or DT ok if keeping 4 at A level. Go to subject open days to check out what they want. If he really is good enough for Oxford his school should know what is needed but Maths and Further maths is vital. Oxford not best for engineering . Imperial is top .

EllenJanesthickerknickers · 07/07/2013 00:34

Another zombie thread resurrected by speedology. Hmm

BeckAndCall · 07/07/2013 07:18

I've noticed that too ellen!
She's every where, and getting her posts deleted too....... Strange goings on....

MojitoMagnet · 07/07/2013 07:53

Chemistry won't be at all useful unless he's thinking of Chemical Engineering. Further Maths would probably be the most useful alternative.

MojitoMagnet · 07/07/2013 07:54

oops sorry didn't notice it was a zombie thread. As you were.

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