Course information
Mathematics
Cardinal Newman Catholic School - Brighton and Hove
01273558551
The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND
Course summary

All students study Pure and Applied Mathematics. At the heart of the Pure Mathematics course is calculus - the principles of which underpin all further study of Mathematics at A-level and beyond. Applied Mathematics is broken down into two components - Statistics and Mechanics. In Statistics you will learn howto work with large sets of real-world data and gain an indepth understanding of how statistical techniques are used in many aspects of our everyday life. In Mechanics you will study Newton’s Laws of Motion and how objects behave under the action of forces. The A-level is assessed by three terminal examinations. Students who perform exceptionally well in Year 12 may study an additional AS-level in Further Mathematics in Year 13.

Entry requirements

Minimum 6 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 mainly at Grade 6 or above. Mathematics GCSE Grade 6 or above. Pathway 1+ (2 years) Academic Entry Requirements 6 or more A*-C/9-4 GCSE grades mainly at Grade B/6/Merit or above and including either Mathematics or English Language at Grade 4 or above (only one BTEC grade may be considered). Post-16 Courses Available at Newman College Four A-level courses (or BTEC Level 3 courses) for those students with mainly A*-A or 9-8 grades. Three A-level courses (or BTEC Level 3 courses) + re-take courses in GCSE Mathematics and English Language if grade 4 has not yet been achieved. Pathway 2 (2 years) 5 or more A*-C/9-4 GCSE grades mainly at Grade C/4 and/or BTEC qualifications at pass and above. Post-16 Courses Available at Newman College Three BTEC Level 3 courses + re-take courses in GCSE Mathematics and English Language if grade 4 has not yet been achieved. Options for students after completing pathway: - Foundation or Degree (Level 4) - Start Level 3 or 4 courses at courses in Higher Education (e.g. University via UCAS). other institutions. - Employment or apprenticeships

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RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressThe Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND