Mathematics A Level

A Level Mathematics

Pure Maths + Statistics + Mechanics = Qualification. Knowledge of mathematics is fundamental to many areas of higher education and there is a national shortage of trained mathematicians. Mathematics complements studies in many areas such as the sciences, finance, economics, business, computer studies and engineering. Research has shown that a degree in mathematics can give graduates a highly increased earning capacity and provides career choices which are the envy of many other graduates.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LAMATHS

  • Exam Board

    Edexcel

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Langdale Road, Leyland

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    2 years

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• Overview

  Pure Maths – This is essentially the Maths you will be familiar with from GCSE, particularly the study of algebra, graphs and trigonometry. These ideas are extended to form the basic ‘tool kit’ on which all Maths is based. Calculus, the mathematics of growth and change, on which so many applications depend, is introduced and developed.

  Statistics – This is the mathematics of data or information processing and extends many ideas including averages, standard deviation and probability distributions.

  Mechanics – This is the study of forces and the movement of objects and has many applications in the sciences, particularly physics and engineering.

  Course Highlights:

  Maths Academy, exam preparation classes, trips and visits

  

• Entry Requirements

  Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.

  This must include a Grade 6 in Maths on the higher paper.

• How will I be assessed?

  100% written examination.

• Progression Pathway

  Mathematics is a key component of many jobs and degree courses, from genetics and geography to economics, finance, accounting and computing. Recent research suggests that people with A Level Mathematics can earn 10% more than colleagues with similar qualifications. Runshaw students have gone to a wide range of UK universities to study this subject.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.