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Old 26th Jul 2009, 11:05
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Being harsh here - there are no scientifically or mathematically literate subjects in there at-all, nor anything deeply written-literate, and most of the world would regard A-level politics or media studies as "hobby": the sort of thing you do extra as light relief from several serious subjects.

You could do Geography at degree level I suppose, but that would be because you fancy doing a geography degree and would have no real benefits to any kind of aviation career. (Or you could do a degree in politics or media studies, in which case you're pretty much unemployable, even in the media or for a political organisation.)

If you plan on doing a degree with any real relevance to an aviation career, frankly I'd re-do your lower sixth with something with maths and science in it.

On the other hand, as many others have said before - don't waste your time with a degree if you've no career aspirations beyond pilot, get out now and get on with ATPL studies.

G

Originally Posted by ba038
Due to this being an education thread .....i would like to get some advice on which degree to choose for uni next year.Please bare in mind i am a wannabe.


my AS that i have done so far are....Geography , media , politics.


I do like geography. But im finding it hard to decide on which degree would get me furthur if aviation does not work out for me.

i dont mind getting in banking/finance sector......but maths isnt my strongest subject unfortunantly.

sorry for the spelling mistakes im writing on my phone.
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