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.