Have decided to do an A Level

Former Member · September 2006

Since I don't have any!

Part time, fast track, have the choice of History, English Lit, Sociology or Law.

I was going to Sociology at first because I am very into current affairs/politics/culture etc, but then I didn't want to end up with a bunch of cliche teenage sociology students who are thick, have no clue about the world..

I was also thinking sociology would be full of easy girls until I realised they would all probably think they are "deep" and "interesting" people.

So I decided to go for law..

But I have enough time to change.. so has anyone got experience of A Level sociology, and if so, was it as bad as I expect it to be?

Former Member · September 2006

CheeseOnToast wrote:

I was also thinking sociology would be full of easy girls until I realised they would all probably think they are "deep" and "interesting" people.

A reason to do an A-Level if ever there was one. If you're just doing one on it's own, I'd say that Law or English Lit are most likely to be useful to any potential employers, or at least look best on your CV (employers often ask for English qualifications specifically).

Former Member · September 2006

Yes, but I still like to entertain myself with the thought that I COULD sleep with attractive ladies, if I wanted (not that I ever have/would!!!)

lol, don't ask :thumb:

Nah but seriously I just enjoy female company, I don't get a lot these days, what with working nights with a male team lol.

Former Member · September 2006

Choosing whether or not to take a certain A level is one thing, but basing it on the people who you may or may not encounter whilst studying it is silly.

I did that before going to college, only to realise that there's a wicked mix of girls in my group and they're not all blonde, with false nails and an orange tan.
I put off studying at college for a whole year because of that, and looking back at it, it was a really stupid thing to let it get to me.

Study sociology because you find it interesting, not because of who will or won't be in your study group.

Former Member · September 2006

Right, but I think it might not be interesting, and might be a load of shit - which is what I am trying to ascertain.

Also, I am studying for fun, so being stuck in a room full of people that annoy me, wouldn't really be "fun", especially since I am paying a lot, for the privaledge!

Former Member · September 2006

How much is an A-Level nowadays?

Former Member · September 2006

It's £146 a year where I am, as it's fast track I only have to pay for 1 year, thank god.

I know it might not sound like a lot to some people, but it's not exactly pennies is it. Especially when I am trying to get a new car, hehe!

Former Member · September 2006

I did A-Level English Lit and History and they were both really, really interesting and challenging. I did a lot of sociology modules at university as well as sociology modules through the Open University and it isn't actually as wishy washy as it's reputation would suggest. People who study it don't think they're "deep" and it isn't a cop out subject. It's very broad and it can challenge your beliefs quite a lot.

Former Member · September 2006

I studied sociology at a level and I loved it. It really makes you think about the world around you and it was not what I was expecting.

Former Member · September 2006

Well at the moment I'm studying English Lit, Law and History, so I might be a little helpful

I LOVE History. I've always found it interesting and studying topics I haven't before (eg. American Civil War) really rings my bell. I also LOVE Law. I find it extremely fun - problem solving and case studies can be really interesting.

English Lit... Well I'm not enjoying it all that much. I'm a fan of modern literature and everything my class is looking at is traditional. Plus, I don't like poetry. I'm thinking about swapping it for Economics, but I'm not sure.

I've heard Sociology is a lot of work - I've seen the textbooks and they're huge.

Former Member · September 2006

CheeseOnToast wrote:

But I have enough time to change.. so has anyone got experience of A Level sociology, and if so, was it as bad as I expect it to be?

I did one year of Sociology at AS Level. I wanted to carry on for a second year, but there were complications. Anyway, I can tell you that it's a difficult course. Difficult because, no matter what you write in your essays, you can't be wrong and you can't be right. You've got to do a lot of research in this subject and it's a pretty time-consuming one.

However, I hugely enjoyed that year. Infact, I enjoyed it so much that in one of my module exams at AS Level, I managed to score full marks. 90 out of 90. I've never achieved anything like that before or since then, so I feel proud!

Former Member · September 2006

i've just started sociology and i'm enjoying it so far. We have a tiny class, its nearly all girls but theres 2 guys aswell.

English lit is good too but its alot of work. It depends on your teacher. I've got 2 wicked teachers so im loving it, whereas another friend of mine hates it cause her teachers are horrible.

I also did history GCSE and i probably would have gone for A level if i'd enjoyed it more. I didn't like my teacher and it made it all very dull. Plus the topics he chose were boring. I was told its actually one of the hardest out of all the GCSE subjects so at A level it would be even harder. It's good if the stuff you do is interesting, have a see what kind of stuff you'd be covering.
History always looks good.

Former Member · September 2006

Ballerina wrote:

i've just started sociology and i'm enjoying it so far. We have a tiny class, its nearly all girls but theres 2 guys aswell.

That was my experience too. There was only me and one other guy, and I didn't talk to him very much. I loved being in a class full of women, to be honest.

Former Member · September 2006

You should do the one that you find most interesting, if you're not interested in the subject and just doing it to get an A-level you won't be motivated.

Law can be pretty dull so if you have an interest in history, sociology, politics or English I'd say they're a better idea. Although I know some people are interested in Law from what I've seen the A-level is rather dull. Good luck anyway. (Generally also worth considering, 'traditional' A-level subjects like History and English are preferred by some to 'new' A-levels like Law and Sociology).

Former Member · September 2006

i did sociology a-level.

and i'm not deep or interesting.

Former Member · September 2006

I tried to do an A-level this year in Portuguese but it got cancelled :impissed:

Former Member · September 2006

lucifer devil wrote:

i did sociology a-level.

and i'm not deep or interesting.

And you're fit, what a combo!

Anyway I am doing Law now and I'm happy tbh, it seems pretty interesting, also, in the A2 part of the course, I am specialising in Civil Rights (including human rights) which really rings my bell.. so to speak! So that cheered me up a lot.

I fucking found out that the sociology class is like all girls, dammit !!!!!!!! lol:(

Although there are TWO hot chicks in my law class.. hehe!:thumb:

Former Member · September 2006

there's quite a few pretty foreign girls studying law at my uni.

what do you plan on doing with your a-level, is it just something to get the old brain ticking over?

Former Member · October 2006

I'm a sociology student! the AS year is great really interesting and rather easy i'm currently in my 2nd year and absolutely hte the topic i'm doing at the moment but it'll be over in january.
Overall it's a good subject

Have decided to do an A Level

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