Mathematics A Level

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY.

Entry Requirements - Please follow the link and download our Options Guide to view the entry requirements for Sixth Form and individual subjects https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/thinking-about-joining-queen-elizabeths-grammar-school-for-sixth-form/

How to Apply -

Internals - Google Form - Speak to Mr Cowlam or Mrs Gossling

Externals - Through Kent Choices

https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/applying-to-the-sixth-form/

You must select a minimum AND maximum of 5 subject choices:

Option A - 3 main subject choices* + an enhancement subject choice** + a reserve subject choice***

Option B - 4 main subject choices + a reserve subject choice

*a main subject choice is a full A Level subject e.g Mathematics/Geography/Physics/German etc
** an enhancement subject choice is either EPQ, Maths in Context or Trinity Acting Exams
***a reserve choice can be either a full A Level or another enhancement option

EDEXCEL Advanced GCE in Mathematics

To gain entry to this course you will need to have taken the Higher Tier GCSE papers, achieving a grade 7 or higher.

What happens when you have finished?

What other learning could you do: You could take this course with other advanced level courses to prepare for 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, Economist, Operational Researcher, Engineer, Financial Adviser or Teacher. Other careers such as Computer game design, Biomedical careers and Logistics will also benefit from increased mathematical knowledge and the associated skills of logical problem solving. Students intending to study subjects such as Psychology with a high level of statistical analysis will also find a Maths A-level useful and well received by university admissions tutors. A good result in Mathematics at A level is very highly regarded in academic and professional circles and is often an entry requirement to many university courses.

Future opportunities

Mathematics A-level is recommended for students intending to study Economics, Accountancy and other financial degrees, Engineering, Physics and Computer Science. Students intending to study subjects such as Psychology with a high level of statistical analysis will also find a Maths A-level useful and well regarded by university admissions tutors.