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Full Time Mathematics - A Levels

A Level

Inhouse

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Duration

    2 Years

The course covers units in Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics. An A Level is made up of six units, four of which are Pure while the other two are Mechanics or Statistics. Students are advised which combination best suits them based on their other subjects and career needs. Students demonstrating a special aptitude for the subject and a wish to apply to universities such as Oxbridge.

Important information

Government funding available

About this course

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C. Ideally students wishing to study A Level Maths should have followed the higher tier syllabus at GCSE and gained a minimum of grade B. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Full Time

Course programme

Awarding Body

Welsh Joint Education Committee

Course Content

The course covers units in Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics. An A Level is made up of six units, four of which are Pure while the other two are Mechanics or Statistics. Students are advised which combination best suits them based on their other subjects and career needs. Students demonstrating a special aptitude for the subject and a wish to apply to universities such as Oxbridge, will also be able to study Further Mathematics.

Course Features

Designed to give a thorough basic training in the core disciplines of Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry

Syllabus links well with that for A Level Physics.

No coursework

Traditionally taught course.

The course is vastly different from GCSE in terms of the level of difficulty and the amount of work covered.

The most crucial part of GCSE work needed for A level success is a very high standard of ability in Algebra.

Six external papers for A level qualification

Three external papers for an AS qualification
Career Prospects and Progression

A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression to Higher level qualifications such as degrees or Higher National Diplomas.

Modules
Method of Assessment

AS Level Three examination papers at the end of Year 1. A2 Level A further three examination papers at the end of Year 2 with the option of re-sitting the Year 1 papers.

Course Length

AS - 1 Year Full A Level - 2 Years

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Graig Campus

Bilingual Provision

This course can be studied in English only

Entry Requirements

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C. Ideally students wishing to study A Level Maths should have followed the higher tier syllabus at GCSE and gained a minimum of grade B. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

Full-time or Part-time

Full Time and Part Time

Full Time Mathematics - A Levels

Price on request