Maths (Core)

Course summary

Core Maths is a relatively new, and very beneficial course to study alongside A Levels. It allows students to continue applying and learning mathematical skills, but always in a real-world context. Many careers and further education courses contain elements of Maths, and Core Maths is designed to prepare students for this. The course was created to complement those A Level subjects that have a mathematical element to their content, such as Psychology, Biology, Geography, Sociology, and Business Studies. Universities appreciate and encourage students to take Core Maths if they want to study these subjects (or similar) beyond A Level. The course uses real world case studies to develop skills in statistical analysis, mathematical modelling, probability, and financial maths. Core Maths is a Level 3 qualification which has equivalent UCAS points to an AS Level. It is a two-year course, but all study is during lesson time, with no work being completed outside the four lessons a fortnight.