Level 3 Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Core Maths is a course for those who want to keep up their valuable maths skills but are not planning to take A Level Mathematics. At the end of the two-year course, you will come out with a level 3 qualification – similar to an AS. The qualification is assessed by two final examinations.

Core Maths must be taken as an additional (fourth) subject. It cannot be taken in addition to Maths.

Core Maths has been designed to maintain and develop real-life maths skills. What you study is not purely theoretical or abstract; it can be applied on a day-to-day basis in work, study or life and includes a financial maths element. It will also help to support the mathematical content of some other A-level subjects.

The skills developed in the study of Mathematics are increasingly important in the workplace and in higher education; studying Core Mathematics will help you keep up these essential skills.

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Core Maths is a 1-year 'enrichment' option studied in year 12, which sits alongside your 3 or more AS Levels. There will be multiple taught lessons with homework each week and final exams at the end of the course.

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above.

Core Maths is a recognised Level 3 qualification equivalent to an AS.