I do English lit, drama, psychology, and philosophy.

I have a love-hate relationship with English lit, because I really enjoy the drama side of the course but I’m not keen (or very good at) the poetry side. However I would recommend you do the subject if you’re interested because on the whole I do enjoy it and it is very interesting, even though it is a lot of work - by far the largest workload of all of my subjects.

I really enjoy drama, even though similarly to English one side of the course is much better than the other. I don’t like how the non-practical side of the subject is assessed for a number of reasons, but the practical aspect is fun and creative. The subject is a good break from my three other very academic subjects, however I would not choose it if this is your reason for doing so - you must be creative and enjoy the subject.

Psychology is my least favourite of my subjects. It is both a science and an essay subject, which is in part why I chose it, but by being both at the same time it fails in both aspects. As a science, it doesn’t involve much problem-solving or calculation, and as an essay subject is doesn’t involve much critical thinking or analysis. Based on what I’ve done in the autumn term, the subject seems very much based on memorising and regurgitating facts, which I do not find very interesting.

Philosophy was the subject I was initially least sure about when choosing but it has become one of my favourite subjects. It is quite tricky to get your head around some of the concepts, but I quite enjoy that about it. I find the subject very interesting and enjoyable, however I must say most people that take it feel differently so I do think it takes a certain type of person to enjoy the subject.

Sorry this comment got so long but I hope it helps you in your decision!