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Core Maths

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Mathematics
  • Qualification Certificate 🧩
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Course Length 1 year
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This course can be combined with others and sits well alongside three other A Levels that includes any mathematical content. It is equivalent to an AS Level, but with a greater emphasis on applications rather than abstract mathematical techniques.

Note: This is a one year course only and not available as a full A Level. Your programme would be equivalent to four subjects in year 1 and this would count as your Extend option. It goes well with any course with some mathematical content such as Environmental Science, Geology or other Sciences, Economics, Psychology, Geography, Business Studies or other Humanities or Social Science subjects.

Overview

This course will develop your mathematical skills beyond GCSE. Maths is vital in the modern world and is increasingly important in a wide range of careers. It sits well alongside almost any three A Levels that include any mathematical content. It is equivalent to an AS Level, but with a greater emphasis on applications rather than abstract mathematical techniques. It really makes you stand out from the crowd and gives you a sound understanding of how data and statistics is used to inform every area of our lives.

Who is this course for?

Choose this course if you enjoy using Maths where you can see how it is applied, rather than doing abstract algebra, and if you want to strengthen your Maths for your other subjects.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Learn to apply Maths to address problems and questions in the real-world
  • Develop the skills to represent or model situations mathematically
  • Use Maths and statistics to make logical and reasoned arguments in a variety of contexts
Assessment

There will be an examination at the end of the year.

Entry Requirements

You will need to have achieved eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including Maths and English Language).

This course cannot be taken alongside A Level Maths. 

Progression and careers

You can go on to further study, training or employment with stronger Maths skills. The transferable skills of numeracy, mathematical modelling and problem-solving skills are highly desirable. It is particularly valuable to prepare you for any degree course or career where data analysis, statistics (for example, in humanities and social science courses) or logical problem-solving is required.

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