Advice on choice and combination of subjects The best general principle is that you should choose a manageable combination of the subjects which you enjoy most; this is likely to lead to the best grades. However it is important to ensure that, where specific degrees and/or careers are being aimed at, the essential A levels are chosen. For example, those wishing to read Engineering must, almost invariably, have Mathematics and Physics A levels. For Medicine, speak to Mr Rogers (kpr@cityoflondonschool.org.uk). On the other hand, there are many instances where specific A levels are not required. Sciences are acceptable as well as Arts subjects to gain university entrance to read Law, for example. Where further information is needed, please consult the Careers staff, appropriate Heads of Departments, or Miss Noeleen Murphy (Assistant Head Academic: nm@cityoflondonschool.org.uk). Boys who want to take Further Maths really ought to be doing the Additional Maths Qualification and should get an A in it; Further Maths makes most sense for boys considering a Maths degree or an Engineering degree. Some Economics Courses cite Further Maths as desirable (e.g. LSE and Warwick MORSE). See www.ucas.com for futher information.
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