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A levels - crazy to do double history?!

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starlitnight · 11/10/2025 10:27

My DS has started his A levels this September and is not enjoying geography at all. He is sure he won't do well in it which is possible as he struggles with the science side. He has asked to swap to do modern history but that means he will be doing English Lit, Ancient History and Modern History... His nice state school is worried this is too narrow. I think he should go with what he wants as long as it doesn't look wierd on a uni application. He is aiming quite high uni wise if he gets the grades. Outside of school he is playing the piano a lot and will take grade 8 soon so I'm hoping that shows a bit of variety....
Thanks so much for any thoughts!

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Ellmau · 29/10/2025 19:19

Excellent!

KazzaV · 29/10/2025 19:26

My DS did those A levels and now has a masters in history - just lots of reading

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