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Mathematical Studies – Core Maths

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Level

Level 3

Introduction

Core Mathematics is a brand new course for those who want to keep up their valuable mathematical skills but are not planning to take AS or A level mathematics. Core Maths has been designed to maintain and develop real life maths skills.

Specific course entry requirements

College entry to include GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 4, (please refer to the Entry Requirements section for further details).

How will I be assessed?

100% examination

What will I study?

We study areas of Maths that lie outside GCSE and A Level. It is Maths that can be applied on a day-to-day basis. Included within the course are financial elements such as taxation and interest rates, business related skills using statistics and probability and Gantt charts (used in project management). It helps with many A Level subjects – particularly those that involve a numerical element.

Where will this course lead me?

At the end of the one-year course, you will come out with a level 3 qualification which carries UCAS points equivalent to an AS level.The skills developed in the study of mathematics are increasingly important in the workplace and in higher education; studying Core Mathematics will help you keep up these essential skills. Most students who study maths after GCSE improve their career choices and increase their earning potential.
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Nurturing rising talent

Our Elective Programme is designed to help you develop your gifts and interests as part of an enhanced level 3 programme. We will help you realise your potential by nurturing your talent and preparing you for study at the most prestigious universities or for progression to competitive higher-level apprenticeships. Your options range from our Honours Programme, which might include following a fourth A level, to specialist Futures Programmes that will support your career goals.

Level 2 entry requirements

If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.  

Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment. 

As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4. 

Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.

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