Mathematics A Level

Applications Open: - Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - Thursday 20th August 2026.

General Sixth Form Entry Requirements: - Minimum 4 GCSE passes at Grade 4 and above to study BTEC or vocational courses; 5 GCSE passes at 4 and above to study A level/BTEC combination; 5 GCSE's at Grades 5 and above to study straight A Levels.

*Please note there may be subject specific entry requirements which also need to be met.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices. Applications via email will not be accepted.

A Level Mathematics

Edexcel

Year 12 AS Mathematics

The units taught in the first year are the following:

• Pure Mathematics (2/3 weight) including; extension of topics from GCSE, Calculus, Series and Exponentials/Logarithms.
• Statistics and Mechanics (1/3 weight) including; Probability, Statistical distributions, Kinematics and Newton’s laws.

Year 13 A Level Mathematics

The units taught in the second year are the following:

• Pure Mathematics 1 (1/3 weight) topics covered in AS Pure Mathematics, but tested at A Level standard.
• Pure Mathematics 2 (1/3 weight) including; Further Calculus, Further Trigonometry, Co-ordinate geometry and Numerical methods.
• Statistics and Mechanics (1/3 weight) topics covered in AS Mathematics and Moments.

All units are assessed via a written paper only and have no coursework attached. There are 2 units in the first year to complete the AS Mathematics as a stand alone qualification. Then 3 units in the 2nd year to complete the A Level. (Note: no results from AS Mathematics can contribute to A Level)

Five GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent.

For automatic entry into this qualification you need to be awarded a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE Maths.

From this course you could go and move onto the following courses:

• Maths Degree/Masters
• Economics Degree/Masters
• Physics Degree/Masters
• Business or Financial Degree/Masters
• IT or Computing Degree/Masters

You could also apply for jobs in the following sectors:

• Bank & Financial Institutions
• IT or Computing
• General Business Services