Course Type: A Level

Students of A Level Mathematics will develop an understanding of Mathematics and mathematical processes, develop the ability to reason logically and construct mathematical proofs, understand coherence and progression in Mathematics and how different areas of Mathematics can be connected.

The Assessment

The A Level is assessed over three papers. Two of these are Pure Mathematics papers, each lasting 2 hours and contribute to 66.7% of the final grade. The final paper consists of two sections A and B. Section A is for Statistics and Section B is for Mechanics. This paper also lasts 2 hours and contributes 33.3% of the final grade.

Skills / Employability

Some of the most exciting and well-paid careers revolve around maths. Jobs in finance, medicine, engineering, and business are all open to people with a background in Mathematics, as are careers in AI, Robotics and technology.

The Government is currently the single largest employer of mathematicians in the country. The GCHQ recruits a huge amount of maths graduates every year. You might be employed to decode encrypted messages or develop better ways of keeping codes secret.

Where could it take you?

If you are keen to use your mathematical skills in your chosen career, a relevant year out in industry or final year project/dissertation will be helpful. Placements are available on some Mathematics degree courses in areas such as: banking, the civil service, computing, consulting, financial services and retail.

Course Requirements

Though A-level Maths is challenging and the jump from GCSE to A-level can be harder than some other subjects, with the right practice and work, you can achieve a lot. As with other A-levels, the key is to prepare for lessons with further reading, review lessons and work as you go and do the right exam preparation.

Additional Information

Our Maths students also experience much beyond the classroom. Last year we took our 6th form cohort to The Royal Institute where they presented in front of their peers and won a national competition.