Mathematics

This course is for students who want to continue studying mathematics after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones in much greater depth. Maths is a facilitating subject which means it will prepare you for a wide range of degree subjects. As well as for a maths degree, it's a requirement for many technical and scientific subjects at university. It's a good combination with most other subjects you can study at A level and will give you transferable skills including logical reasoning, problem solving and analytical thinking skills that can lead to many different careers.

You'll focus on pure mathematics, covering techniques in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus that form the fundamental building blocks of the subject. The remainder of the course covers maths and mechanics (forces, energy, motion) and maths and statistics (probability, data handling, testing hypotheses). Throughout the course you will be practising solving problems of increasing difficulty, applying the theory you have covered, developing your skills as a confident and independent mathematical thinker.

You'll learn through classroom-based teaching. There will be the opportunity to take part in maths competitions and university mathematics events. There will be careers talks from professionals using their maths skills in the workplace and higher education maths experts.

You will need ascientific calculator and you may wish to purchase revision textbooks.

Assessment is through examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers each of 2 hours duration for which a calculator can be used. Exams will comprise short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.

Minimum of five grade 4 GCSE passes; these must include at least grade 4 in English Language. Additionally, this course requires Grade 7 in Maths.

Maths skills are in demand across a variety of jobs sectors. The transferable skills youll have are useful in careers from finance to engineering, commerce to healthcare. There are opportunities for higher and degree apprenticeships across all these sectors. Maths A level provides a foundation for degree level studies in a variety of subjects including mathematics, actuarial science, the natural and physical sciences, medicine engineering, business and finance, economics and many more.