A Level Mathematics builds upon the foundations you’ve made through your GCSE studies. The course further develops concepts such as algebra, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry and probability as well as introducing new ones such as mechanics which applies mathematics to modelling the physical world.
Through the course you will not only develop your mathematical skills, but also transferable skills such as problem solving, logical thinking and reasoning.
The skills developed through the study of mathematics are in high demand from employers and universities. In addition to developing the ability to solve problems and think logically, the study of mathematics provides opportunities to develop team-working skills, resilience, effective communication of complex ideas and the ability to use your own initiative.
Whatever Mathematics means to you, the breadth of applications is immense. Mathematics underpins most of science, technology and engineering and is also important in areas as diverse as law, nutrition, sports science and psychology. There are many opportunities to use mathematics to make a difference in society, for example through the analysis involved in medical research, modelling epidemics or in the study of patterns of criminal activity to identify trends.
