MATHEMATICS A LEVEL COURSE INTRODUCTION
SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
In studying A Level Mathematics, you will demonstrate your core intelligence, a logical mind and excellent problemsolving skills. Mathematics builds on some of the concepts met in GCSE Maths and develops skills in algebra, calculus, trigonometry, and as the course advances, calculus and vectors.
Mathematics combines well with any other subject, particularly the Sciences, Social Sciences, Business and Computer Science.
COURSE CONTENT Mathematics will teach you to argue logically and to present your solutions clearly and precisely. You will learn to confidently apply a wide range of pure maths techniques such as calculus. Also, you will learn how to apply these techniques to model a range of practical situations. Success in pure maths depends on the competent use of algebra, so algebraic skills are developed throughout the course. In the new A Level, the pure maths content is combined with both statistics and mechanics. You will develop skills in data analysis to support this.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including a Grade 7 (A) in Maths
WHERE WILL MY COURSE LEAD? Mathematics is clearly a requirement for anyone considering taking a degree course in Mathematics, Engineering, Computing and for most theoretical science courses. It is a highly valued subject and may lead to a variety of careers including accounting, business, computing, banking and engineering. Good mathematicians are in short supply and keenly sought after.
• MATHEMATICS DEVELOPS
YOUR SKILLS IN ANALYSIS AND CHALLENGES YOU TO THINK RIGOROUSLY • MATHEMATICS TRAINS YOU TO IDENTIFY THE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF ANY PROBLEM AND TO WORK LOGICALLY TO FIND A SOLUTION • SKILLS ARE TRANSFERABLE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AND THUS MATHEMATICS IS A HIGHLY RESPECTED QUALIFICATION IN MANY FIELDS
QUALIFICATION A Level Mathematics
DURATION Two years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including a Grade 7 (A) in Maths
ADDITIONAL COSTS There is a £20 additional course cost for this course.
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