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Mathematics
Course Overview
Mathematics
Mathematics should be studied for its inherent elegance as a way of viewing the world around us. Over two years you will study and investigate a wide range of mathematical concepts. If you enjoyed the challenge of problem solving in your Maths GCSE, you will definitely find A Level Mathematics an appealing choice. The content of A Level Mathematics splits broadly into the following two strands: Pure Maths and Applied Maths (Statistics and Mechanics).
Course highlights:
Two-thirds: Pure Maths extends work covered at GCSE on algebra, trigonometry and graphs, as well as introducing brand new topics such as logarithms, calculus and vectors.
One-sixth: Statistics allows us to investigate real-world data. You will learn to make predictions and assess the validity of certain statistical models used to analyse the ever-changing world around us.
One-sixth: Mechanics describes the motion of objects and how they respond to forces, from cars in the street to satellites revolving around a planet.
Located at: Barnsley Sixth Form College
Course Start: September 2026
Course length: 2 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: QSFCALMTY1
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Other funding information
Course Content
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The course information on this page was last updated 13 November 2025.
