Mathematics A Level

A minimum of 4 subjects at grade 5 or above at GCSE plus English Language at grade 4 or above. You must also have a grade 6 in Maths.

Year One Maths
There are two components of the course, containing
70% Pure Maths and 30% Applied Maths (Mechanics and Statistics):

Pure Mathematics
Topics include proof, algebra, graphs, binomial expansions, trigonometry, logarithms, calculus and vectors.

Mechanics
Topics in Mechanics include kinematics in one dimension, working with forces and Newton’s Laws.

Statistics
Topics in Statistics include working with data from a sample to make inferences about a population, probability calculations, using binomial distribution as a model and statistical hypothesis testing.

Year Two Maths
There are three components of the course:

Pure Mathematics with Mechanics
Topics in Mechanics include kinematics, motion under gravity, working with forces, Newton’s Laws and
simple moments.

Pure Mathematics with Statistics
Topics in Statistics include working with data from a sample to make inferences about a population, probability calculations, using binomial and normal distributions as models and statistical hypothesis testing.

Pure Mathematics with a Comprehension
Topics in Pure Mathematics are developed and students are given advice and practice in using their mathematical skills in unfamiliar contexts in the assessment.

University Entrance Exams
There will be informal support available for students sitting university entrance exams such as STEP, AEA, TMUA or Oxford entrance papers.

Maths Challenge
Every year we encourage our maths students to test their maths in the National Maths Challenge.

You will typically be in College four days per week, with lesson style varying according to subject. In-College delivery is supported by online resources, and students develop strong independent learning skills to equip them for their next steps.

All A Level Maths qualifications are assessed by examinations which take place each year in May and June. They vary in length according to each qualification. The three components at A Level are 2hrs each.

These courses all combine well with most other A Levels.

Maths is a facilitating subject valued by employers and universities alike. Studying the subject develops your mathematical knowledge and skills to study a wide range of degrees including maths. You will also gain a wealth of transferable skills such as problem solving, data analysis and logic that are valued in a range of degree programmes beyond maths.

An A Level in Maths is helpful for many careers, especially in the areas of science, financial services, banking, accountancy and actuarial work. It is also a desirable qualification for many degrees and in some cases a necessary one, such as Physics and Engineering.

Many of our students are inspired to go on to study Maths in its own right at top universities.