Mathematics A Level

Applications Open: - 28th November 2025

Applications Close: - 30th January 2026

How to Apply: - via Kent Choices

Entry Requirements: - Students must meet the following academic criteria:

(a) Applicants must achieve at least an average GCSE grade of 5.7 from eight subjects (this must include at least one modern foreign language, at least one science and at least one humanity).

(b) Applicants must also have GCSE Mathematics and at least one English GCSE at a minimum of grade 5.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants wishing to be accepted on to a particular subject must achieve the requirements set down for that particular course in the Sixth Form Curriculum booklet

https://mgs.kent.sch.uk/admission/sixth-form-entry/

All students study 4 A Levels in Year 12 (Choose 5 subjects on the application form, with the 5th being a reserve). It is important that students refer to the 6th Form Curriculum booklet to ensure that they choose their courses appropriately. (There is the option to drop one of these subjects at the end of Year 12 and undertake an EPQ).

We do not require applicants to write a Personal Statement.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): Alongside our extensive A level offering, students are offered the opportunity to gain an Extended Project Qualification (Level 3). This research based qualification is an ideal way to prepare ahead of further academic studies and / or the working world. Students are able to research, plan and realise a 5000 word study on a topic of their choosing. Topics are wide ranging. Many students choose to explore topics that either complement their interests and academic studies or create a bridge to future career aspirations, for example in law or medicine. An EPQ provides ideal content for CVs, university applications and is worth up to 28 UCAS points. Importantly, many universities will lower their offer to students studying an EPQ because they recognise the skills and expertise students gain from studying an EPQ.

Pure (Core) Mathematics is studied mainly for its beauty and intellectual training, though many techniques are vital to Applied Mathematics as well as the Sciences, Geography and Economics. This aspect is mainly algebra based, but includes such areas as calculus, trigonometric functions, vectors, numerical methods and series.

Students will also study two aspects of Applied Mathematics, namely, Mechanics and Statistics.

Mechanics is the theoretical study of objects acted on by forces encompassing both kinematics and statics of particles. Topics include moments, centres of mass, mechanical energy and collisions.

Statistics deals with the organisation, analysis and interpretation of numerical data, in particular, a supplied data set.

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To study this course, you will need at least a Grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE and a flair for algebra at GCSE Level. Also, at least Grade 5 in GCSE English.

You could take this course to complement other Advanced Level courses, which could lead onto Higher Education in areas of Mathematics, related areas such as Engineering, Economics, Physics, or more general Higher Education courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to Mathematics such as an Accountant, Engineer, Financial Adviser or Teacher. It will help you to develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for, especially in the Economic and Financial sectors.