Overview

Maths A Level is the most sought after A Level amongst employers and universities. If you are considering studying for a degree in Science, Medicine, Computing, Economics or Engineering at a top university, you must seriously consider choosing Maths A Level. Many universities will not consider applications for quantitative degrees if they do not contain Maths A Level.

Maths A Level builds on what has been learnt during GCSE study, developing that foundational knowledge and expanding upon.

The A Level content is less procedural than GCSE and as such scholars who decide to take A Level maths need to be prepared to consider multiple diciplines.

Entry requirements

Grade 7 in GCSE Maths

Course content

Year 12 & 13

Term 1 – Pure Mathematics

Term 2 & 3 – Pure/Applied Mathematics

Assessment

100% Exam: 3 Papers 100 marks each (2 Pure, 1 statistics and mechanics)

Exam board

Pearson Edexcel

Specification