Mathematics

Course summary

Mathematics is regarded as one of the most valuable A-levels and a gateway to higher education. It will give you excellent numeracy skills, help you think logically and analytically and enhance your approach to problem-solving. A good understanding of Mathematics will strengthen your abilities in many other disciplines, but it’s also a beautiful subject in its own right. What you’ll study You’ll study a mixture of Pure and Applied Mathematics. In Pure Mathematics, you’ll cover proof; algebra and functions; coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane; sequences and series; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms; differentiation; integration; numerical methods; and vectors. In Statistics, you’ll study: statistical sampling; data presentation and interpretation; probability; statistical distributions; and statistical hypothesis testing. In Mechanics you’ll look at: quantities and units in mechanics; kinematics; forces Newton’s laws; and moments. If you’ve done very well in your GCSE, achieving a level 8 or 9, you may want to study ‘Double Mathematics’. This will give you two A-levels, one in Mathematics and one in Further Mathematics. You’ll complete the single Mathematics course in Year 12 and the Further Mathematics course in Year 13. If you’re considering a Mathematics, Engineering or Science degree, you’ll find the Further Mathematics course invaluable. Where Mathematics can take you Mathematics lays the foundations for a wide range of careers and is a specific requirement for many degree courses and careers including engineering, computer sciences, and careers in the financial and business sectors. Universities widely acknowledge the hard work and determination required to gain a good grade in A-level Mathematics while employers appreciate the rigorous problem-solving skills it gives you.