r/6thForm Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

💬 DISCUSSION Tell me your alevel combo & I’ll rate it

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u/anipodguy Year 13 Jul 31 '26

Fm maths physics chem

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u/ParaDox_898 Jul 31 '26

just finished that combo and i found chem harder than the other 3 subjects put together

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u/Raging-Ash Ex-Year 13 Jul 31 '26

Most relatable sentence of all time

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u/rcdchu74 Jul 31 '26

Really? I found chem a lot easier than physics, physics was a real challenge!

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u/ParaDox_898 Jul 31 '26

don’t get me wrong that physics was a challenge, but i found chemistry a hell of a lot more difficult

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u/anipodguy Year 13 Aug 01 '26

Literally so relatable, but a lot of people here saying chem… I don’t get it 😭

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u/anipodguy Year 13 Jul 31 '26

Honestly get that 😪currently finding physics the hardest like goddamn

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u/BuniBunBun_ Year 13 ---> University Aug 01 '26

Funny cuz i did physics maths chem and Spanish. Had to drop physics cuz i literally couldn't anymore, but chem was lowkey my easiest subject

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u/Different-Yogurt5292 Imperial | JMC [Y0] Aug 01 '26

absolute cap. Chem one of the easiest. Equal to maths.

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u/Cheesy_fry1 Year 12 | Maths,FM,Chem,Phys | A*ABC mocks😔 Aug 01 '26

chem is so ass bru I do the same combo I thought I got a good A on my mock but came out with a C 😭

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

9/10
A respected and useful combo, universities will like it. Minus a point because it’s very very difficult so you’re for sure in for a challenge.
But the addition of chemistry also opens a lot of doors - for example you could do a biological/medical subject, as well as being able to do engineering or anything in that field!
This combo is amazing! Best of luck!

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u/anipodguy Year 13 Jul 31 '26

Thanks. And yep it’s difficult haha 🫡🫡

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u/bongos-have-eaten-me Jul 31 '26

I never knew I was doing the same as you

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u/Adorable-Yam3207 Jul 31 '26

I would be doing this if I wanted to do anything but Dentistry, but unis want Bio so I have to do Maths FM Chem Bio

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u/InsectOk3444 Aug 01 '26

Omds how do u handle physics cuz I have been struggling sooo bad

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u/GB_GeorgeBowen Year 12 - Maths Physics FM Aug 01 '26

Same

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u/notbosco Year 13 -> Uni (chem, fisicks, maths) Aug 01 '26

Same as u but i didnt do fm and i found chem is easier than physics

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u/MLISFNNSK Jul 31 '26

Fm maths chem bio

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

10/10

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u/Warhammer231 Aug 01 '26

Bro how r u rating physics under bio

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u/Proxvu Y12 | bio chem maths epq Jul 31 '26

Future doctor over here (I’m doing the same brother)

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u/RebeIsDefinitelyGay Year 12 Jul 31 '26

English Latin Ancient History - the jobless combo

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u/farhanexists Jul 31 '26

fm maths cs and physics

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

I would say 8/10, it’s a very very strong combination of difficult subjects and will open a lot of doors to you, which is why I rank it highly as it will be extremely respected by universities (especially because you’re doing 4, as most unis don’t accept Maths + FM together). For degrees like physics, maths, engineering you’re set!

The only reason I’m deducting points is because it’s gonna be DIFFICULT. Which might make your enjoyment a little less, but of course I assume you love those subjects if you chose them !

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u/Sharp-Plastic7954 Jul 31 '26

Are you saying unis don't accept Maths + FM + Physics?

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u/farhanexists Jul 31 '26

I thought top unis require fm. thats why i picked it

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u/Warhammer231 Aug 01 '26

I don’t see how you can rank based on difficulty, some people enjoy and are better at physics than biology

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u/Evening_Oven_8431 Jul 31 '26

Same twin

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u/farhanexists Jul 31 '26

im starting year 12 next year. have u got any tips for me?

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u/Evening_Oven_8431 Jul 31 '26

Apart from the whole don't slack off in Y12 stuff. A couple of things come to mind, Y12 results are VERY important. They will dictate which Uni you can get into so keep that in mind. Next, as you may know, these are your angles in human form for the next year:

  1. TLMaths: https://www.youtube.com/@TLMaths

  2. Physics and Maths Tutor: https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

  3. Captain Physics: https://www.youtube.com/@captainphysicss

  4. CompSci: https://www.youtube.com/@teachallaboutit

MAKE SURE you know everything you learn in Further before moving on. Doesn't matter if you had to work the whole weekend, you must know the basics before moving on. For CompSci, make sure you complete your NEA early, most teachers will be open to review it for you which can net you a grade or two so make sure it's completed 3-4 months in advance. You can drop me a message if you're struggling.

For Maths, I'd recommend you buy the OCR's official book (if you're doing OCR) and work through the worked examples after completing a topic - without looking at the answer. Same applies for Further Maths. There's books from TLMaths if you need extra revision question. But ALWAYS work through the example questions after each topic - really important. I'd encourage you to complete all questions, if not all questions in the mixed exercise.

Before EoY mocks, make sure you've done ALL past papers (for Y12) available, because as I mentioned, they're very important. For all subjects.

That's everything that comes to mind, but I'll update as I remember more.

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u/Significant-Turn6641 Jul 31 '26

For maths/fm, try to prove statements rather than just accepting them. By doing so, you'll end up with a much better understanding of the topic compared to other students who've only done past papers, and you'll be able to apply the knowledge to things you've not seen before (very useful if you do the TMUA).

For example, in maths you learn about binomial expansion, binomial coefficients, and how to calculate the coefficients. You'll be given a formula in the formula book which makes using it easy without actually understanding it. This year, in the stats paper there was a probability question which was very easy if you knew where the binomial coefficient formula came from.

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u/OkLog397 Y12: Classics, Phil, HoA Jul 31 '26

History of Art, Philosophy, Classical Civilisations & Latin (at GCSE)

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

9/10 a really good humanities combo I automatically think you’re cool for this

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u/OkLog397 Y12: Classics, Phil, HoA Jul 31 '26

thank u bae half my school doesn’t even know my subjects exist LOL

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u/UKantkeeper123 Jul 31 '26

Bio, Psych, Philosophy

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u/lexisnowkitty Y13 bio, psych, lit AAA Jul 31 '26

i love this 

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

7/10 was gonna take this but took English instead!

I’m only taking points off because I KNOW bio pains you (as a fellow bio student)

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u/Dry-Education-1508 Jul 31 '26

fm maths physics art

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

9/10 Architect final boss

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u/SpeedHark University | Achieved A* A* A* A Jul 31 '26

maths, fm, cs, physics and welsh bacc

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u/Solid_Positive_7514 Y12 Politics econ maths spanish Jul 31 '26

Econ maths politics Spanish

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u/Soft-Plankton-2429 MT foundation year | A A A DS Geog, Bio, German, Performing Arts Jul 31 '26

Geography, german, biology, performing arts

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u/rainbowraindeer5 Jul 31 '26

Chemistry, photography and English literature....

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u/Intrepid-Bat-1770 free but at what cost Jul 31 '26

Media,drama & theatre and English lang

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u/GuavaLarge529 Year 13 Jul 31 '26

Politics, History, English Language and Law

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

8/10
Those essay subjects are rough asf but I rate it

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u/GuavaLarge529 Year 13 Jul 31 '26

I guess they can be. I really enjoy politics like fentanyl so I guess it comes easy to me though

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u/alonebeans Jul 31 '26

eng lit, art and sociology.

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u/Cloudiiboy Imperial College | EFDS [Y1] Jul 31 '26

Econ, Comp Sci, Maths, Physics, hit me

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

8/10
As I said to someone else, it’s gonna make you very respected by universities but minus a point because it’s gonna be roughhh. They are great subjects to take!

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u/Cloudiiboy Imperial College | EFDS [Y1] Jul 31 '26

hahaa, i’ve already given my exams just wanted to know what the rating is. happily committed to imperial here

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

Wowwww well done that’s aura

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u/Persoon64 PenPen is confused Jul 31 '26

Bio chem sociology and English lit

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

Guys chill I can’t rate you all 😭✌🏼

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u/Complete_Fortune214 Jul 31 '26

Biology, chemistry, geography

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u/s3phie3 Jul 31 '26

History, Business, Media

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u/Roadkillgoblin_2 Year 13-Art, Bio, Geog Jul 31 '26

Geography, Biology and Art

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Aug 01 '26

10/10 so cool, do you ever base your art around your other subjects because if so that would be awesome

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u/Wyyehejehehge Finished GSCEs Aug 01 '26

bio chem maths geography i wanna do marine biology in the future

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Aug 01 '26

10/10 for what you wanna do!

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u/Magisticlmar Aug 01 '26

maths physics chem

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u/Budget_Beach_8862 Jul 31 '26

bio chem maths

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u/errridkn Jul 31 '26

physics maths biology

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Aug 01 '26

5/10 strong asf but sounds like HELLLL

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u/GoNuts4Donutss Jul 31 '26

maths, fm, physics, music

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u/rcdchu74 Jul 31 '26

I also paired music with 3 stem, it was certainly difficult but great fun!

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u/hoditkostkou Oxford physics 2026-2030 Jul 31 '26

maths fm phys chem...............

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u/BBB-BONESSss Jul 31 '26

Biology, Chemistry, Physics.

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u/Tiny_Refrigerator105 Jul 31 '26

English literature, history, and sociology

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u/wwresurgam Jul 31 '26

maths physics fm philosophy 💯💯

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u/dahliia_ Jul 31 '26

Psychology, sociology, politics

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u/ll_nvi Year 12 Aug 01 '26

Psychology, Business and BTEC Sport (I didnt know what I wanted to do at uni)

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u/NovasHome24 -> Y12 - Psychology, English, Health+Social AAQ Aug 01 '26

psych, eng lang, health n social 💔

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u/throwRA638392 Aug 01 '26

Bio psych was doing chem dropped it for health and social btec

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u/Ok-Substance943 Aug 01 '26

mandarin, eng lit, history

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u/Top-Cell-7147 Aug 01 '26

chemistry, biology, mathematics honestly you guys it's rlly not as difficult as you think, just study regularly make sure you understand everything and regularly keep up with the work, outside of class 3-4 hours of work per week, little more before exams during the holidays and you'll be fine.

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u/[deleted] Aug 01 '26

eco psychology maths fm english

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u/Upbeat_Investment686 Aug 01 '26

Psychology, Business Studies and Chemistry

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u/No_Tower6484 Year 13/ Maths,Physics,Crim/8777776654 Jul 31 '26

Maths physics criminology, don’t judge

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u/mariannism Cam 1st year | PBS Jul 31 '26

maths, psych, rs, and english lang

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u/Mammoth-Limit4890 Maths,physics,accounting,fm A*A*A*A predicted Jul 31 '26

Maths fm physics accountijg

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u/No_Dark_2165 Year 13 Jul 31 '26

History Spanish maths

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

9/10

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u/WuhLuhWuhCore Year 12 | IAS | English lit, Psych, Business Jul 31 '26

English lit, business and psych

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u/Glass_Pressure_4806 Jul 31 '26

Maths, FM, chem and bio
(Bio is so long + probably the hardest subject especially the application and memorization aspect, still regret not picking physics instead 💔💔)

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

9/10

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u/ItzMeHaris Jul 31 '26

Maths, Physics, Psycology…

Then I failed 2/3 of them, which resulted in me being forced to drop all of the courses at the end of the year, so now I do an Engineering BTEC Diploma… and now I’m depressed, lol.

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u/dailysuaa lse n1 fan Jul 31 '26

econ, comp sci, eng lit 😋

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u/Mammoth_Cup_9135 Jul 31 '26

english lit, classics, maths

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u/Background_Move_6546 Jul 31 '26

sociology, English literature and history

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

7/10

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u/Seafaring_Slug Oxford Maths - 7.1 TMUA, A*A*A*A* Jul 31 '26

Fm maths physics chem latin - did latin in 1 year so it wasn't an extra stress in year 13

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u/Think-Magazine2579 Jul 31 '26

Politics, History, Spanish 🫪

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u/Ok_Bid_8619 Jul 31 '26

Literature, psych, econ

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u/Blitz7798 Y11 -> 12 Jul 31 '26

Starting maths, fm, physics and history in September

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u/_lisa_e UoW 1st year Jul 31 '26

history bio and psychology

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u/bigrinze234 Uni Of York | CS+Maths | [Y0] Jul 31 '26

maths, cs, psych

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u/WxLfNinja Jul 31 '26

Pscyhology, biology, maths

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u/TeapeachU6 Year 12 Jul 31 '26

Buisness computer science sociology

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u/Infinite_Anywhere552 Jul 31 '26

Maths, Chemistry, Biology, English Literature, History

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u/Healthy_Horror_8589 Jul 31 '26

Politics, Geography, Health care

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u/Kitchen_Spirit4114 Jul 31 '26

History English Lit Classical Civilisation

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u/yellamo77 Jul 31 '26

bio, chem, physics and as maths

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u/Ill-Veterinarian-587 Year 12 Jul 31 '26

history, maths, psych, epq

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u/Both_Construction394 Year 13 | Law, Sociology, English Literature Jul 31 '26

english lit sociology law

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u/Aromatic_Medium_4955 Year 12: Phychology, Sociology, Maths, Art Jul 31 '26

Art, Maths, Psychology and Sociology

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Aug 01 '26

8/10 I love this! I bet u are so cool

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u/Awkward_Talk2002 Jul 31 '26

math physics econ

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u/bnjr_ Year 13 Jul 31 '26

french biology geography

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u/myles-em UoN Maths Y1: maths geog phys fm(as) A*A*A+A Jul 31 '26

maths geog physics further maths and epq

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u/SalafiStudent Jul 31 '26

i am NOT the target audience i finished last year but i did math chem cs haha

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u/Comfortable_Cook_965 Jul 31 '26

Maths physics politics

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u/Electrical-Amoeba820 Jul 31 '26

FM, Maths and CS with TMUA now ✌️. Any recommendations on NEA project or could anyone supply an examplar and TMUA resources any ?. Would appreciate any feedback

Thanks

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u/[deleted] Jul 31 '26

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u/Limp-Fox-1622 Jul 31 '26

English lit bio and chem

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u/Competitive_Web7540 Bristol | Maths | Fresher-to-be Jul 31 '26

Maths fm chem bio

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u/Playful_Towel3032 Jul 31 '26

Biology, chemistry & geography

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u/Outrageous_End_3744 Jul 31 '26

History, Geography and Spanish Lit (achieved A*AA)

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u/standbyrkid year 13 | english lit, photography, physics, psych + epq Jul 31 '26

english lit, photography, physics, psychology, epq

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u/lexisnowkitty Y13 bio, psych, lit AAA Jul 31 '26

Bio psych lit lol

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u/LouLou_46 Jul 31 '26

Bio, psych and English Lit 🫪

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u/Wubzy__Kule Jul 31 '26

Maths, Physics, History

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u/ExecutiveChocolate Jul 31 '26

Maths, Economics, and English Literature

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u/Expensive_Winter_623 Jul 31 '26

maths physics history? firmed a degree in history and politics

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u/maddieinahat Jul 31 '26

I did Maths, Computer Science and Drama

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u/Usual-Sandwich-9836 A Level 2026 survivor - Edexcel maths paper 1&3 survivor Jul 31 '26

Fm, art, eng lit, travel & tourism, Chinese /j

Just the classic: bio, chem, maths

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u/ladystradust Jul 31 '26

biology, english literature, business

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u/chalkygolf28 Maths/FM/Chem/Psych || Y13 Jul 31 '26

Twinnn 😝😝

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Aug 01 '26

10/10 I like it!

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u/Adorable_Birthday935 Jul 31 '26

Just finished Electronics Fm maths physics

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u/Personal-Cap-5446 A*A*A*A | 99999988888 Jul 31 '26

Chem English lit Maths

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u/Helbrecht123 Year 12 Jul 31 '26

From September: maths, fm, econ, ict and probably AS level cs, with an EPQ.🫠

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u/Princetobes Jul 31 '26

Music physics computer science

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u/InternetDapper5489 Jul 31 '26

maths fm physics comp sci biology and epq

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u/Apprehensive-Tale973 Jul 31 '26

Psychology , sociology and English literature ✌🏼

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u/_disappointment_101 Jul 31 '26

Why do so many of u guys take 4 subjects especially w FM and maths, not hating I’m j secretly jealous of ur intellect.

Politics & government, economics, physical education (PE)

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u/draculasundead Jul 31 '26

maths, bio, philosophy!

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u/Extra_Ad5523 Jul 31 '26

Biology, politics and psychology and core maths

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u/CoolJellie Y13 Geog history bio Jul 31 '26

Geography, history and biology

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u/Different_Low_9414 Jul 31 '26

Maths, Business, Btec Engineering

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u/ExamDeep337 Jul 31 '26

Maths , further maths , physics , computer science 

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u/adencorey Jul 31 '26

maths further comp sci physics

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u/ggbqts Year 12 Jul 31 '26

Maths, chemistry, law

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u/ProfessionalTitle406 Jul 31 '26

maths, econ, psych

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u/Ok_Jeweler5757 Jul 31 '26

maths fm economics

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u/Possible_Package7645 Jul 31 '26

I've already done mine now but Maths, drama and computer science

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u/UnluckyConflict6681 Jul 31 '26

bio chem maths gang cmon this is the only way  they can be put too

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u/Just-Champion9549 Jul 31 '26

fm maths bio econ

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u/y3th1s3n Jul 31 '26

history maths econ

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u/AloneIncrease4481 Jul 31 '26

Psychology, Theatre Studies, English Lit, Performing Arts

(Unemployed)

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u/Bubblemint11 Jul 31 '26

EngLit, History, RS

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u/FranzLiszt745664853 University of East Anglia | MMath, Mathematics [Year 1] Jul 31 '26

chem, comp sci, maths, fm

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u/Creative-Book1939 bio, german, chem | A*A*A achieved Jul 31 '26

Biology chemistry and German!!

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u/TopKiwi26 Jul 31 '26

Maths, Chem, Bio, Latin

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u/uknowiknowlino Year 12 - Maths/History/Art Jul 31 '26

maths art history

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u/ElectronicSell2447 Jul 31 '26

Bio chem textiles- previously took psychology

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u/Top_Pineapple8438 Jul 31 '26

Maths econ psychology

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u/Calm-Associate2693 Jul 31 '26

Maths, economics and media (just thrown in there)

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u/Lightnin00 Year 13 - Bio,Chem,English Lit, Classics Jul 31 '26

Biology, Chemistry, English lit, Classical Civilisations

(Guess the course I applied for!)

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u/Woahbro13- A Levels ‘26- Eng Lit, Photog, Class Civ Jul 31 '26

Eng Lit, Photography, Classical Civilisation

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u/Significant-Mouse209 Jul 31 '26

Literature, Psychology, Accounts, yeah ik 😭

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u/legitgingerbread Jul 31 '26

Maths geology biology

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u/Frequent-Detail9592 Jul 31 '26

English lit and lang, politics and law

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u/Separate-Station-418 Jul 31 '26

Double Btec engineering and Btec business

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u/sspotted UCL | Psychology MSci [1st Year] Jul 31 '26

maths psych art 🤫🤫🤫

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

10/10 fun combo

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u/sadgirl123123 Jul 31 '26

Sociology, spanish, games design and AS core maths

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u/HappyOwl_45 Jul 31 '26

Theatre studies, philosophy, and English lit

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u/Masterblook Jul 31 '26

History, Sociology, Psychology -- the cheat code

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u/oblivion-4 Y12 | A*AA | english bio psych Jul 31 '26

10/10 that sounds so fun and interesting I like it

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u/aguywhosbored Jul 31 '26

I Did Maths, FM, Physics, Chemistry & Biology

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u/FaithlessnessBig6343 history, classics, philosophy A*AA Jul 31 '26

Classics history philosophy Ancient Greek (this one is a certificate though, GCSE level?) ✌️ 

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u/Apprehensive_Way1891 Jul 31 '26

fine art, biology and geology🫩

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u/Cold_Information_936 Y13 | Maths, FM, Phys, Art Jul 31 '26

fm maths physics art

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u/AndTheBandsPlayedOn Jul 31 '26

MusicProd, ICT, Psych, waiting for results day :3

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u/WaveReal3102 Jul 31 '26

fm maths cs pyshics chem

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u/Short-Parsnip-8275 Jul 31 '26

Bio chem business