Help choosing your course

We're aware that choosing a university programme from so many options can be quite a confusing process. These suggestions are not exhaustive but they are intended to give you some idea of the options you might want to consider, building on the subjects you are currently studying at A-level (or equivalent).

Many subjects are also available in combination or with study abroad, either in continental Europe, North America or worldwide. There are also several Year in Industry options. Some languages may also be studied with no previous experience, provided you can demonstrate a proven capacity for language learning.

Please note that these suggestions do not reflect the exact entry requirements for our programmes. In some cases (eg Drama), the A-level subject mentioned will not be a prerequisite for entry and in others, there will be additional subject requirements not mentioned below (eg Biology programmes require two or three science or maths subjects).

Subjects you might be studying at A-level or equivalent

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Classics/Classical Studies
• Drama
• Economics
• English
• Geography
• History
• Languages
• Law
• Mathematics and/or Physics
• Music
• Psychology
• Science (see also Biology, Mathematics and/or Physics, Chemistry)
• Science GCSE
• Sociology
• Want to try something completely different? The following programmes do not necessarily require any specific subject knowledge

What can I do with… Biology?

• Animal Behaviour and Welfare
• Biology
• Botany
• Zoology
• Veterinary Nursing and Bioveterinary Science
• Veterinary Science

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What can I do with… Chemistry?

• Biochemistry
• Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry
• Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Cancer Biology
• Cancer Biology and Immunology
• Cancer Biology and Virology
• Chemical Physics
• Chemistry
• Dentistry
• Immunology
• Medicine
• Medical Microbiology
• Microbiology
• Pathology and Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Veterinary Cellular and Molecular Science
• Veterinary Science
• Virology and Immunology

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What can I do with… Classics/Classical Studies?

• Ancient History
• Classical Studies
• Classics

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What can I do with… Drama?

• Drama

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What can I do with… Economics?

• Economics
• Economics and Econometrics
• Accounting and Finance

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What can I do with… English?

• Classical Studies
• Drama
• English
• Philosophy

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What can I do with… Geography?

• Geography
• Geology
• Palaeontology and Evolution
• Environmental Geoscience

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What can I do with… History?

• Ancient History
• Archaeology
• Archaeological and Anthropological Science
• Classical Studies
• History
• History of Art
• Politics
• Theology and Religious Studies

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What can I do with… Languages?

• Classics
• Czech
• French
• German
• Italian
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Spanish

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What can I do with… Law?

• Law
• European Legal Studies

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What can I do with… Mathematics and/or Physics?

• Accounting and Finance
• Accounting and Management
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Chemical Physics
• Civil Engineering
• Communications and Multimedia Engineering
• Computer Science
• Computer Science and Electronics
• Economics
• Economics and Accounting
• Economics and Econometrics
• Economics and Management
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management
• Electronic and Communications Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Mathematics
• Mathematics
• Mathematics with Statistics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Physics with Astrophysics

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What I can I do with… Music?

• Music

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What I can I do with… Psychology?

• Audiology
• Childhood Studies
• Psychology

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What I can I do with… Science? See also Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and/or Physics

• Anatomical Science
• Anatomical Science with Veterinary Anatomy
• Archaeological and Anthropological Science
• Audiology
• Environmental Geoscience
• Geology
• Human Musculoskeletal Science
• Neuroscience
• Palaeontology and Evolution
• Physiological Science
• Psychology

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What I can I do with… Science GCSE?

• Chemistry, Geology or Physics with a preliminary year of study

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What I can I do with… Sociology?

• Childhood Studies
• Sociology
• Social Policy

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Want to try something completely different? The following programmes do not necessarily require any specific subject knowledge:

• Ancient History
• Archaeology
• Archaeological Studies
• Childhood Studies
• Classical Studies
• Computer Science
• Counselling
• Deaf Studies
• Drama
• European Legal Studies
• History of Art
• Law
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Social Policy
• Sociology
• Theology and Religious Studies

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