Mathematics
Your phone runs on Maths, aeroplanes stay in the air because of Maths, dosages of medicines are measured using Maths, diseases are analysed and prevented using Maths, Formula 1 cars are streamlined using Maths, weather is predicted using Maths, financial systems fluctuate because of Maths, space shuttles are launched because of Maths. Studying Maths beyond GCSE only opens doors.
| Course Information |
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| Course Name: |
Mathematics |
| Course Type: | A Level |
| Examination/Coursework: | 100% examination; three papers at the end of Year 13 |
| Exam Board: |
Edexcel |
| Entrance Criteria: |
Standard Sixth Form entry plus Grade 7 in GCSE Maths. (However a Grade 7+ is recommended) |
| Topics & Areas Covered: |
Pure Mathematics: algebra, proof, geometry, functions, differentiation, integration Mechanics: vectors, movement, forces, Newton’s Laws (topics help with Physics) Statistics: data analysis, probability, hypothesis testing (topics help with Psychology, Geography, Biology, Economics) |
| Career Pathways: |
The list of careers involving Maths is huge and varied. Mathematical experts are in demand across all kinds of industries. Examples of career possibilities include:
Many university courses explicitly mention the Maths A-level in their entry requirements. For any student who is considering going to university in two/ three years’ time, we recommend that they take a look at some university entry requirements for the subjects that they may take. These requirements are easily found on university websites: search for “undergraduate entry requirements” |
| Additional Information: |
UKMT National Challenge competitions Trips to universities Weekly support sessions after school What our students say: “I think Maths complements my other subjects very well as they require these skills in many of the calculations involved.” “I need it to do the course I'd like to do at University.” “Because I love it and find it really satisfying when I find the answers. It makes sense.” “I knew A-Level Maths was going to be a challenge, but decided it definitely would be worth it because it is such a useful subject and it is also a very well respected A-Level among employers and universities.” |
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AS/A-Level: |
This course can be studied as an AS Level. |