Mathematics, A Level (Level 3)

Applications Open: - 1st October 2025

Interviews: From January 2026

Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths. Please check specific courses for their entry requirements.

How to Apply: Please apply via KentChoices

For any other information & enquiries please contact Miss Moore on rmoore@wrotham.kent.sch.uk and/or Mr Elphick on relphick@wrotham.kent.sch.uk

This is a two year course which will result in a single A Level. This can be taken in a combination with other level 3 courses (including A level, IB and vocational).

If taken, students will need to choose two other level 3 qualifications and will be requested to do our mandatory enrichment programme. This programme covers a range of different employment skills, other qualifications and experiences that students can use for their post 18 destinations.

Unit 1: Pure Mathematics 1

1. Proof.
2. Algebra & functions.
3. Coordinate geometry in the x-y plane.
4. Sequences & series.
5. Trigonometry.
6. Exponentials & logarithms.
7. Differentiation.
8. Integration.
9. Numerical methods.
10. Vectors.

Questions may be set on any of the ten topics listed previously.

Unit 2: Pure Mathematics 2

1. Proof.
2. Algebra & functions.
3. Coordinate geometry in the x-y plane.
4. Sequences & series.
5. Trigonometry.
6. Exponentials & logarithms.
7. Differentiation.
8. Integration.
9. Numerical methods.
10. Vectors.

Just as for paper 1, questions may be set on any of the ten listed topics.

Unit 3: Statistics and Mechanics

Section A:

1. Statistical sampling.
2. Data presentation and interpretation.
3. Probability.
4. Statistical distributions.
5. Statistical hypothesis testing.

Section B:

6. Quantities and units in mechanics.
7. Kinematics.
8. Forces and Newton’s laws.
9. Moments.

100% Examination

Grade 7 in mathematics

Mathematics qualifications are highly regarded and are warmly welcomed by universities. Students who take mathematics are really demonstrating a strong commitment to their studies, as well as learning mathematics that is very useful for any mathematically rich degree.

On the successful completion of A level mathematics, students will be able to progress to university courses including (but not limited to): mathematics, accountancy, actuarial studies, architecture, operational research and computing. It is also the pre-requisite for many engineering and science based courses.

A Level mathematics is also useful for those intending to go into employment that requires strong mathematical ability. A level mathematics is highly regarded by employers and can lead into many professions including: civil service, army, RAF, navy, police and education.

Since mathematics is a facilitating subject, a grade C or above can boost an application for almost any route into higher education.