Maths (Double Award) AS and A2 Levels

Mathematics (Double Award) AS and A2

Subject category:
Science and Mathematics

What will I study?
In the first year you will study four core units (pure maths) and three applied units. In the second year you will study three further pure units and three more applied units (A Level Further Maths) OR one further pure unit and two more applied units (AS Level Further Maths).

Duration:
You can do one of two programmes: A Levels in Mathematics and Further Mathematics OR A Level Mathematics and AS Further Mathematics. Both programmes take two years, and you do not need to make a final decision about which programme to take until the second year of the course.

Do I need any additional qualifications/ skills?
You will need determination and commitment as Maths is a difficult subject with a high workload. You will need excellent study skills and the ability to work independently.

How will I be assessed?
Throughout the course you will be given weekly homework assignments. In addition, there are internal tests which allow you to monitor your progress and give you experience of working in exam conditions. At the end of the course, each unit is assessed by a one and a half hour exam. There is no coursework attached to any of these units.

What can I do afterwards?
Maths is widely used by people in a variety of professions. It is difficult to think of areas where maths is not used. Most careers welcome people with advanced maths qualifications. Many of our students go on to study maths at university.

Are there any additional costs involved?
You will need to buy a graphical calculator and course textbooks. Please get in touch with us if you are considering buying a graphical calculator before you arrive.

Location:
Lewes 6th Form College