A Level Mathematics
Course Code: Q100120
Key Information
Course type:
A Levels
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
08 Sept 2025
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
Considered essential for those who are also taking one or more of the sciences at A Level, A Level Mathematics pairs well with a wide range of subjects. It supports careers in medicine, scientific research, business, finance, and engineering. The skills developed through studying mathematics are highly valued across various fields, making this course an excellent choice for students with diverse academic interests and career aspirations.
A Level Mathematics topics include:
- Calculus - differentiation and integration techniques and applications
- Trigonometry - graphs, equations and identities
- Algebra - working with a variety of functions to solve problems
- Proof - meeting new methods of proving (or disproving) statements
- Mechanics - understanding how objects move and the forces involved
- Statistics - dealing with data, probability distributions and hypothesis testing.
A Level Mathematics is a challenging and rewarding course which will enable you to work to a high standard and support you in developing higher-level problem-solving skills. You will find that your algebraic skills develop rapidly as you tackle interesting and varied problems. We will support you in structuring your revision to help achieve your full potential.
You will be offered additional opportunities throughout the course. You could be invited to go to university problem-solving days, take part in the Senior Maths Challenge and participate in mentoring schemes with other college or university students. There will also be careers and apprenticeship talks to provide ideas for future pathways.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and a grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
You will take three exams, which you will sit at the end of your second year.
Maths is a subject that will open many doors for you in the future. You could go on to a career in medicine, banking, data analysis, business, architecture and many more.
