Mathematics

Course summary

Mathematics A-level is a respected traditional A-level that is valued by all universities. It is an essential degree for entry to degrees in mathematics and the physical sciences and adds breadth when combined with courses in the arts. All students looking to study Mathematics at A-level should have a keen interest in maths, particularly algebra, and enjoy creative problem-solving. Mathematics Graduates have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the United Kingdom, with over a third entering the business or finance sector after graduating. Pure mathematics accounts for two-thirds of the content covered at A-level and encompasses the traditional areas of algebra, coordinate geometry, trigonometry and calculus. Applied mathematics (Mechanics and Statistics) will cover topics such as kinematics, dynamic and static forces and motion, variable acceleration, measures of average and spread, representations of data, probability, statistical distributions, regression and hypothesis testing.