Maths A-Level

Studying Mathematics at A-Level can open many doors and as it is often an essential subject for many degree courses and careers,

 particularly those in the sciences, medicine and engineering. Building on concepts learned at GCSE, Mathematics A Level introduces new mathematical concepts. 

Depending on the syllabus and the route you choose, key areas can include: Pure Maths (e.g. algebra and functions, proof, geomatry, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, logarithms); Probability and Statistics (e.g. probability, statistical distributions, statistical hypothesis testing); and Mechanics (e.g. Vectors, quantities and units in mechanics, forces and newton’s law, kinematics, moments). 

Key Skills Acquired

Advanced mathematical knowledge and skills, logic, mathematical problem solving, mathematical modelling. 

Prerequisites

Higher level Maths at GCSE (or equivalent) is required.

Complimentary A-Levels

Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Technology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Geography, Accounting, History, Modern Languages, Economics, Business Studies, Design & Technology, Law, Philosophy. 

Typical Assessment

Examinations. 

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, OCR, CCEA, WJEC, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE), Pearson Edexcel (International)

Career Options

Academia, healthcare, medicine, veterinary, dentistry, sciences,  education, engineering, technology, finance & banking, data science, actuary, economics, statistics, computer science, programming, meteorology, civil service, local government, architecture. 

UK Universities Include

University of Kent, University of Liverpool, University of East Anglia, University of Southampton, University of Manchester, University of Sussex, University of Exeter, Aston University, University of Leeds, University of Bristol, University of Glasgow, University of Plymouth, University of Nottingham, University of Aberdeen, University of Sheffield, Loughborough University, University of Surrey, University of Reading, Heriot-Watt University, University of St Andrews, University of Hull, University of York, University College London (UCL), University of Leicester, Imperial College London, University of Essex, Cardiff University, University of Portsmouth, Queen Mary University of London, University of Warwick, University of Lancaster, University of Durham, University of Strathclyde, King's College London, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Bath, University of Birmingham, Newcastle University, University of Edinburgh