Mathematics A level

Maths is a subject for people who like to solve problems, model situations and think about how things work. The course is designed to expand on your existing mathematical skills as well as introducing completely new techniques to prepare you for a career with a mathematical or scientific basis.

A-level mathematics provides students with a thorough grounding in the mathematics skills and techniques. This is an interesting and challenging course that will develop your logic and reasoning skills.

Maths qualifications are highly regarded by universities and employers and this course complements a wide range of subject areas including the sciences, IT, programming, geography and business.

Up to two thirds of the course will be pure material and the other third applied. Topics will include: calculus; functions, series and limits; algebraic and graphing skills; numerical methods; exponentials and logarithms; coordinate geometry; probability and statistics and mechanics.

5 GCSE's Level 9-4, Level 6 in relevant subject area.

You will need to get a Grade 6+ or above at GCSE maths.

People who study Maths go on to a range of courses in the future, including university degrees or careers in maths, finance, engineering, medicine, programming, architecture and proves incredibly beneficial for law, geography and business.

An A level in Maths proves that you can think logically, understand how systems work and optimise for the most efficient solution.