Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time
Summary
Core Mathematics is a Level 3 qualification aimed at supporting students who do not study A-Level Mathematics but need essential problem solving and quantitative skills to support their other A-Levels, and for future study and employment.
Core Mathematics builds on GCSE Mathematics with a sharper focus on problem solving skills by considering and tackling mathematics in meaningful contexts. This includes financial applications of mathematics, as well as further statistical ideas that can support work in other subjects they will be studying such as psychology, sciences, geography, sociology and even history.
Students currently studying Core Mathematics have found it gives them confidence to better understand the mathematical requirements in for their other A-Level courses.
Over the two years of the course students will study the following:
• Statistics and algebra
- Probability and estimation
- Data analysis and modelling
- Sequences and growth
- Financial planning and management
- Collaborative problem-solving approaches and techniques
- Using technology and spreadsheets
Entry Requirements
Core Maths is studied alongside three other A-Levels courses.
Course Maths requires a grade 4 in GCSE Maths.
Assessment
Core Maths has the same UCAS points as an AS-Level.
The course as assessed through two exams both worth 50%, lasting two hours
Progression
Many leading universities have endorsed the Core Mathematics qualification since it equips students with the mathematics skills that are required for many degree courses from: humanities to social sciences.
Career Progression
School and College leavers who attain the Core Mathematics qualification will automatically be in a position to apply the enhanced practical maths skills they’ve learnt in an array of business and financial contexts.
Core Mathematics has received wide endorsement and recognition from employers such as Nestlé, Barclays, CrossRail, McDonalds, the British Chambers of Commerce and many others.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop.
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