A Level Mathematics

Course code

MA005

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years

Intake

September only

If you have a talent for maths and enjoy solving challenging problems then this is the course for you. Mathematics is an excellent qualification to have for a wide range of higher education courses and careers.

You will have the opportunity to take part in competitions such as the BEBRAS Challenge and the UKMT individual and team challenges. Our most accomplished students can take part in the Senior Kangaroo Challenge.

The topics studied on this course are:

Pure Mathematics
Proof
Algebra and functions
Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
Sequences and series
Trigonometry
Exponentials and logarithms
Differentiation
Integration
Numerical methods
Vectors

Applied Mathematics

Statistical sampling
Data presentation and interpretation
Probability
Statistical distributions
Statistical hypothesis testing
Quantities and units in mechanics
Kinematics
Forces and Newton’s laws
Moments

Assessment is 100% exam based.

Mathematics is an excellent qualification to have for a wide variety of higher education courses and careers. It is vital if you wish to study Mathematics or Engineering at university and is advisable for Economics, Business, Banking, Accountancy, Design, Engineering, Statistics, Computing, IT and Sciences. If you study mathematics your skills will also be welcomed for:

Medicine
Dentistry
Veterinary Science
Teaching
Technology
Architecture

A Casio fx-991EX CLASSWIZ calculator will be required.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
For A-level Mathematics: Grade 9-6 Maths

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

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