Mathematics A Level

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - To be confirmed

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 - Some requirements vary slightly dependent on course.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Applica here

About the Course

Board: Edexcel

Mathematics is a gateway to many new opportunities and other subjects and is crucial in our modern society. Employers and universities recognise A-Level Mathematics as a fundamental qualification. People with a mathematics background can achieve salaries far above the average. Mathematics as a challenging but rewarding course that requires excellent independent learning skills and motivation to succeed.

The course develops problem solving and logical thinking and improves ability to process information accurately.

Mathematics A-Level provides pathways to banking and finance, accountancy, economics, commerce, business consultancy, insurance and risk and statistical consultancy. It supports engineering, computing, car design and aerodynamics, medicine and the sciences. It is also useful for the military, architecture, archaeology and broadcasting as well as many other careers and courses.

Useful supporting subjects to consider are Physics, Economics, Geography, Computing, and Chemistry.

Students are required to spend four hours minimum (on top of lesson time) studying every week. Homework is organised on a weekly basis to cover current teaching topics.

Units of Study

Advanced Subsidiary Assessment Units

The course is divided into two units: one pure mathematics unit and one applied (mechanics and statistics).

The pure mathematics unit involves the continued study of algebra, trigonometry, co-ordinate geometry, sequences and series; and introduces students to the fascinating new areas of calculus and its applications, exponentials and logarithms, and mathematical proof.

The applied unit covers areas of statistics and mechanics such as representation, analysis and modelling of data; further study of probability; vectors and their applications; kinematics, statics, and dynamics of a particle; and moments and forces.

Advanced Level Assessment Units

In addition to the content studied at AS Level the A Level course goes into much greater depth.

The pure mathematics units involve the continued study of algebra and functions, trigonometry, numerical methods, co-ordinate geometry, mathematical proof; the further exploration into the vast world of calculus; and the introduction of vectors.

The applied unit covers areas of statistics and mechanics such as representation, analysis and modelling of data; further study of probability; vectors and their applications; kinematics, statics, and dynamics of a particle; and moments and forces.

Assessment in June: 1 x 2 hour exam (Pure maths) and 1 x 1 hour 15 minute exam (Statistics and Mechanics)

Assessment in June (Year 13): 3 x 2 hour exams (2 Pure, 1 Statistics and Mechanics)

GCSE Mathematics grade 7 (Grade 6 entry is possible with teacher recommendation). It is left to the discretion of the class teacher to recommend students for the A Level course.

Useful supporting subjects to consider are Physics, Economics, Geography, Computing, and Chemistry.