10/27/2022 0 Comments PREPARING FOR SIXTH FORM: a guideby Havin, 27 Oct 2022
Preparations for Sixth form and subject choices: Beginning sixth form can be really intimidating, especially if you are changing schools for sixth form like myself. The step into sixth form was harder than I had anticipated, and the workload multiplied quickly. However, sixth form is a time that matters so its difficulty should motivate and push you to strive to minimise your stress. It is also a time and experience that should be enjoyed! A bit about me and my subjects: I am a Year 12 student, currently studying History, Politics and Sociology. My main reason in choosing these subjects was that they interlink very well and they are all something I enjoy learning about. They also linked into law quite well, although law has no requirements for studying it at university. I also took int consideration that History includes coursework as an examination method, which is something I'd thrive at as I enjoy writing and having a longer period of time to be assessed. Subject choices: Furthermore, if you are considering going into law in the future, some universities mention they prefer for you to have one essay-based subject as a qualification e.g. A-levels, but it is never mandatory so you can do whatever you know you will enjoy and do well in. If you wanted to do an essay-based subject it could be a subject like English Literature, English Literature and Language combined, History or other subjects such as Sociology, Politics, Law and Philosophy and Ethics. You are also welcome to choose stem subjects if this is something that you are passionate about. However, taking one subject that has some link into the law degree could help you see if this is the right career path for you before you enrol into higher education in law. This will perhaps give you an insight into studying such a heavy-content based degree at university. How to prepare before beginning: What helped me prepare before I began was the transition work set by my school. This allowed me to learn background knowledge into the course and to get ahead for the year alongside showing if I will enjoy this subject for the next two years. You should also research into your subjects to see what examination methods it may consist of, such as coursework, which you may prefer, or full written examinations. Knowing your subjects well not just content wise but also examination and background content would also help you not only choose the subjects but learn the content. Choosing your subjects: Additionally, choosing subjects could be difficult as they would help you get into a career path you choose, whether you know right now or not. Therefore, you would need to choose subjects that you know you will enjoy so you could enjoy the revision and lessons and so you are able to achieve a higher grade. This is because, if you enjoy it, you will put more work and effort into studying. If you choose subjects that interlink and cover the same content in some parts, it could help you later with revision as you would then cover less which might be easier for people who struggle in learning content in a short period before exams. This is not mandatory, and you could do 3 subjects that do not interlink at all, and this could also show how well-rounded you are and the skills you possess in a mixture of areas. Therefore, choose the subjects that interest you and you know you would be able to progress and excel in as then you would reach the best outcomes. Final Advice:
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