You’ll need to meet the entry criteria for your chosen Pathway and achieve a minimum of a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
For more information about the pathways, please click here.
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The topics in this challenging and fascinating subject include:
- Algebra- graphs and functions
- Exponentials and logarithms
- Probability and data
- Coordinate geometry
- Sequences and series
- Mechanics
An enriching experience
Studying A Level Mathematics at HNC is an enriching experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests, broadening your horizons and building your cultural capital. These experiences are integral to life at HNC and will help you to stand out from the crowd. Some of the experiences our A Level Mathematics students enjoy include:
- Taking part in national competitions such as the Cipher Challenge, and reaching the finals of this event
- Stretching their Mathematics skills in the UKMT Senior Maths challenge – our students have achieved the gold award in this
- Visiting guest lecturers and speakers, and the opportunities to take part in higher level university led workshops
- Participation in MathsFest, a national conference for sixth- formers celebrating Maths
- Supporting school children during the Galactic Challenge
- Taking part in lunchtime enrichments such as Advanced Astronomy
- Access to UpLearn, an AI powered study guide designed to develop your knowledge and maximise your exam success
Enlightening opportunities
We are proud of the unique experiences that are available to our students both inside and outside of the classroom. Our subject specialists will instil in you a love of learning, and challenge you to develop the required skills you’ll need to achieve the life-changing qualifications that will lead you to your dream career. Throughout your studies, your teachers will create an environment where you will be encouraged to discuss a wide-range of topics which will support you to develop an enlightened approach to the world around you. These discussions will be linked to your passions, study programme and your wider career ambitions.
How will you be assessed?
This course is assessed by examination.
A Level Mathematics is a highly regarded subject, and many of our students studying this subject progress to Russell Group universities. Studying A Level Mathematics will ensure you have access to a wide range of opportunities, but common pathways for students include Mathematics, Accounting, Law, Medicine, Engineering and Economics.
Popular degree level routes for students include:
- Finance
- Architecture
- Accountancy
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Statistician
- Actuary
What does this course go well with or what may you like?
