A Level Mathematics
Science and Mathematics
We are only accepting one application per candidate.
What will you be working towards?
| Alternative Title | Mathematics A Level |
| Code | MA |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Students enjoy its challenge, its clarity, and the satisfaction of solving problems.
The Maths A level course gives students the essential tools required to study and understand abstract ideas in a wide range of contexts. Alongside Pure Mathematics, you will also study Mechanics, building on Newtonian ideas of motion and forces, and Statistics, which enables you to analyse and interpret the real world through data analysis.
- Maths is a facilitating subject for Maths and Science based degree courses.
- Assessed through examinations at the end of two years (no coursework).
- Maths is good training for the mind, helping to develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills; the kind of analytical processes that have helped solve problems of all kinds for thousands of years.
- A focus on the abstract, linking algebra with geometry, including elements of problem-solving and analysis of a large data set.
"I really enjoy the satisfaction of understanding a difficult problem in maths and how different topics can be applied to concepts that you thought were unrelated." ELOISE, Maths student.
Details
How will it be delivered?
Paper 1
Written exam: 2 hours, 33.5% of A level.
Any content from:
- Proof
- Algebra and functions
- Coordinate geometry
- Sequences and series
- Trigonometry
- Exponentials and logarithms
- Differentiation
- Integration
- Numerical methods
Paper 2
Written exam: 2 hours, 33.5% of A level.
Any content from Paper 1 and content from:
- Vectors
- Quantities and units in mechanics
- Kinematics
- Forces and Newton’s laws
- Moments
Paper 3
Written exam: 2 hours, 33.5% of A level.
Any content from Paper 1 and content from:
- Statistical sampling
- Data presentation and Interpretation
- Probability
- Statistical distributions
- Statistical hypothesis testing
Entry requirements
GCSE grade 7 in Mathematics
Maths Adjusted Admissions Score applies