In your study of maths you develop skills in analysing and interpreting data, finding patterns and drawing conclusions.
You’ll learn to approach problems in an analytical and rigorous way, formulating theories and applying them to solve problems.
Maths in many ways establishes in you an ability to deal with abstract concepts.
Employers place a high value on these skills so there is significant demand for mathematicians and statisticians.
Our mathematicians have pursued careers in the petroleum and nuclear industries, in medicine, and engineering.
Mathematicians are also in high demand in well paid sectors such as pharmaceuticals, insurance, market research, banking and accountancy.
AS Level
Paper 1: Pure Mathematics
Topic 1 – Proof
Topic 2 – Algebra and functions
Topic 3 – Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
Topic 4 – Sequences and series
Topic 5 – Trigonometry
Topic 6 – Exponentials and logarithms
Topic 7 – Differentiation
Topic 8 – Integration
Topic 9 – Vectors
Paper 2: Statistics and Mechanics
Section A: Statistics
Topic 1 – Statistical sampling
Topic 2 – Data presentation and interpretation
Topic 3 – Probability
Topic 4 – Statistical distributions
Topic 5 – Statistical hypothesis testing
Section B: Mechanics
Topic 6 – Quantities and units in mechanics
Topic 7 – Kinematics
Topic 8 – Forces and Newton’s laws
A Level:
Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1
Paper 2: Pure Mathematics 2
Topic 9 – Numerical methods
Topic 10 – Vectors
Paper 3: Statistics and Mechanics
Topic 9 – Moments
Topic tests will take place regularly on this course and full mocks will be held in January.
AS students sit 2 exams at the end of the first year and A Level students sit 3 exams at the end of year 2.
Both universities and employers hold an A Level qualification in Mathematics in high regard.
With the appropriate combination of other AS and A Levels, A Level Mathematics can lead to a wide variety of options when choosing higher education courses.
Typical examples include Medicine, Engineering, Law, Business, Social and Political sciences, Natural sciences, and of course Mathematics itself.
Similarly the employment opportunities are equally diverse.
Further Mathematics is strongly recommended for those students who wish to apply to those universities listed in the ‘top ten’ for such subjects as Engineering, Economics, or Mathematics.
In order to study A-levels with us, all students need to obtain a strong GCSE grade profile, averaging 6 x Grade 6s.
Individual subjects will also have their own specific requirements. In Mathematics, you will be expected to have a grade 7 in GCSE Maths.
However, if you do not meet this profile, please still come to one of our enrolment events to discuss all of your options with a member of our A-level team.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
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This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
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Knowledge
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Sales and Marketing: Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Median Salary
£36,248
Averge Qualifications
Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Psychology: Knowledge of human behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioural and affective disorders.
£21,718
Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
£22,474
Foreign Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Clerical: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
£37,121
Sociology and Anthropology: Knowledge of group behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
£38,565
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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