Mathematics A-Level

Applications Open - 3 November 2025

Applications Close - 17 July 2026

Entry Requirements - Applications are considered on an individual basis.

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

A Level Mathematics is one of the most popular A Level subject with 97,627 students studying it in 2018. The entry requirement is a Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics. It is an interesting and challenging course which extends the methods you learned at GCSE and includes applications of mathematics, such as Statistics and Mechanics as well as pure mathematics.

Further information about the benefits of studying Maths A Level can be found below:

Why study Maths? What are the post-16 opportunities?

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Why study Maths? What are the career opportunities?

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A level Mathematics is the most popular A level subject. It involves studying:

• pure maths – use of algebra, graphical techniques and new material such as calculus

• statistics - including analysis of data, interpretation of graphs such as scatter diagrams, and new topics including the Normal distribution and hypothesis testing

• mechanics– studying the motion of objects by considering forces, using ‘suvat’ equations and interpreting graphs representing motion

There is no coursework element. The qualification is assessed at the end of Year 13 through three papers:

Pure 1 Examination:

• 2 hours

• 33.3% of the qualification

• 100 marks

• Calculator allowed

Pure 2 Examination:

• 2 hours

• 33.3% of the qualification

• 100 marks

• Calculator allowed

Applied (Statistics and Mechanics) Examination:

• 2 hours

• 33.3% of the qualification

• 100 marks

• Calculator allowed

Minimum Grade 7 at GCSE Mathematics