Maths A-Level
Entry Requirements
Minimum Grade 6 GCSE in Maths
Who is it for?
Mathematics A Level is ideal for students who have enjoyed the subject at GCSE and have a real interest in studying it to higher level. Mathematics is one of the most broadly applicable subjects with links into Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting, and computing, to name but a few.
Studying Mathematics to this level will develop problem solving and reasoning skills, making Mathematics one of the highly valued A Level subjects.
Course Structure
AS Level Mathematics – one year, 2/3 pure Mathematics, 1/3 Mechanics and Statistics.
A Level Mathematics – 2 years, 2/3 pure Mathematics, 1/3 Mechanics and Statistics.
Assessment
AS Level Mathematics – 2 written papers, each of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
A Level Mathematics – 3 written papers, each of 2 hours.
University Pathways
A Level Mathematics is accepted for the vast majority of university courses and listed as essential for a significantnumber of courses.
Career Opportunities
Careers Service advice about A Level Mathematics is: “This is probably the most marketable A Level in terms of acceptability. It is difficult to think of any career where it would not be welcomed in combination with other subjects.”
Mathematics A Level is applicable to many careers including:
- Engineering
- Physics
- Computing
- Accountancy
- Economics
- Business
- Banking
- Air Traffic Control
- Retail Management
- Architecture
- Surveying
- Cartography
- Psychology
- Teaching
