A Level Mathematics

Course summary

In today’s ever changing digital world, mathematical skills are at the centre of the information revolution and mathematics is used as a tool in many fields such as natural sciences, engineering, medicine and social services. If you choose to study mathematics you will learn to construct and present rigorous mathematical arguments using models and vectors in mechanics; probability and statistics; algebra and functions; sequences and series; trigonometry; exponentials and logarithms to name but a few. You will learn to present such arguments in a specific mathematical language involving correct use of symbols and grammar. Maths provides a useful role in many careers. The ability to think logically and be able to solve problems is highly valued in the work place. Maths is now a requirement for a number of university courses and is also an advantage for many subjects: Actuarial Work and Insurance, Economics and Business, ICT, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Genetics, Engineering and Physics, Social Sciences and Law.