Mathematics

Course summary

A level Mathematics studies elements from pure mathematics, statistics and mechanics. Pure Mathematics deepens knowledge of algebraic techniques, geometry, trigonometry and calculus. These concepts and techniques are fundamental to further study in a variety of subjects, especially STEM careers. Understanding statistics allows mathematicians to make predictions about future events. Many subjects make use of statistical information and techniques to analyse data from studies such as psychological or medical trials. An understanding of probability and risk is important in careers like insurance, medicine, engineering and the sciences. Mechanics is a branch of mathematics involving modelling and analysing the physical world around us, including the study of forces and motion. Mechanics is especially useful to students studying physics and engineering.