Alison Dixon

Making the right choice of GCSE subjects is one of the first major decisions you will make about your future. Some subjects will be compulsory but you will have a choice of other options. Which GCSEs? is full of information to help you make the best choice for you. It also tells you about the other qualifications that you can take at Key Stage 4 as well as outlining other pathways such as apprenticeships.Each subject area covers:* What and how you study* What other GCSEs go with your choices* Your options after your GCSEs.

Making the right choice of A levels is crucial. Not onlywill it affect your enjoyment of studying over the nexttwo years but it also has implications for your choice ofcareer, further training or higher education options.The tenth edition of this student-friendly guide hasbeen revised and updated and includes study andemployment options after 16 as well as at degree level.It also contains information on apprenticeships , anincreasingly popular alternative to full-time highereducation.Each subject entry covers:* What and how you study* Which A levels fit well together for competitivecourses and careers* Related higher education courses* Career and training options after Alevels and degree courses* Alternative qualifications such asthe International Baccalaureate.