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A Levels

Level 3

04 Sep 2024

1 Year

LOXTON CAMPUS

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Fast-Track Mathematics, A Level

An A Level Fast-track Mathematics course offers a comprehensive study of mathematical concepts, equipping students with the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for a wide range of academic and professional pursuits. Whether you aspire to pursue a career in finance, science, engineering, economics, or any field that requires logical thinking, A Level Fast-track Mathematics provides a solid foundation. In the first year of your programme, you will study A Level Fast-track Maths and gain an A level in Mathematics, before progressing to A level Further Mathematics in the second year. You will leave college with an A-level in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. By completing A Level Fast-track Mathematics, you will acquire a valuable set of skills highly sought after in today's competitive world. Whether you continue your studies at university or enter the workforce directly, the problem-solving abilities, logical thinking, and quantitative reasoning developed through this course will serve you well in a wide range of academic and professional endeavours. Our Sixth Form is located at Loxton Campus. This purpose-built facility has been designed to simulate a university environment, preparing you for future higher education studies. When you study A Levels with us, you will automatically become part of our Career Excellence Hub and benefit from a range of additional opportunities designed to enhance your career prospects. We have established partnerships with reputable businesses and organisations, providing you with valuable work experience and networking opportunities. Maths students are invited to attend assorted talks and events during the year including UKMT Maths challenge events, Maths Inspiration talks, and online talks from relevant employers.

In the first year of your course, you'll have the opportunity to follow a pathway that aligns with your career aspirations. Choose from options such as maths and young enterprise, which will provide you with additional skills and experiences to enhance your career prospects. Our dedicated Tutor Learning Mentors are committed to supporting your personal and academic development. They will guide you in developing effective study skills and preparing for exams. Whether you're considering pursuing higher education or seeking employment opportunities, we'll provide support for university applications, interviews, apprenticeships, or internships.

WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INVOLVE

In this course, you will explore various branches of mathematics, including algebra, calculus, statistics, and mechanics. Through rigorous study and practice, you will develop a deep understanding of mathematical principles and their practical applications. You will learn to tackle complex problems, analyse data, and make informed decisions using mathematical models and reasoning. You will also study compulsory content in statistics and mechanics, which will enable you to apply the pure maths in contextualised settings.

This programme is part of a Sixth Form offer, learners typically choose three or four A Level subjects to study over a two-year period. Which A Levels you study can affect your choices at university and your future career. Take a look here at our other A Level programmes

ASSESSMENT METHOD

You will sit exams in your first year for A level Mathematics and exams in your second year for Further Mathematics if you choose to pursue this A level. You could apply to study a range of subjects at degree-level including physics, engineering, computing and maths.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Five GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English, and grade 8 or above in maths.

Category & Subject Area

A Levels Courses for 16 to 18-year-olds Courses for 16 to 18-year-olds

iAn interview is required for this course.

Fees Information

Level 2 Qualifications

This course may be Free* if you live in the South West of England and:

You are defined by the Adult Education Board (AEB) as being unemployed because one of the following applies:
- receive Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), including those receiving National Insurance credits only
- receive Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- receive Universal Credit and your take home pay, as recorded on your Universal Credit statement (disregarding Universal Credit payment and other benefits) is less than £345 a month (learner is sole adult in the benefit claim) or £552 a month (learner has a joint benefit claim with their partner)
- are released on temporary licence, studying outside a prison environment, and not funded by the Ministry of Justice
You are employed, or self-employed, and earn less than £18,525.00 annual gross salary.

Level 3 Qualifications

This course is Free* if:

The qualification you have chosen to study is part of the Legal Entitlements list and you are aged 19-23 at the start of your course and you do not already have a qualification at Level 3 or higher. From April 2021, any adult aged 24 and over who wants to achieve their first full level 3 qualification will be able to access certain courses we run for free.

The full fee is payable if:

this is not your first full level 3

the qualification you wish to study isn’t on the approved list of level 3 qualifications the College can run for free.

However, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Apprenticeships - Information for Employers

The cost of apprenticeships will be split into 30 funding bands ranging from £1,500 to £27,000. The prices will depend on the type of apprenticeship and the level it is taught at, and are negotiable with your training provider.

For 98% of employers, the reforms mean that employing an apprentice will be better value for money than ever before. Small businesses will only have to pay 5% of the training costs, with the Government picking up the remaining 95%. In some cases, the Government will fully fund apprenticeships for small businesses.

Click here for more information about how the reforms and levy will affect your company.

Advanced Learner Loans

You may be eligible to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from Student Finance England, to fund the cost of your course. For further information and to check eligibility, please follow the links below:

Other Important information

While every care has been made to ensure the accuracy of our prospectuses and website, errors may occur from time to time resulting in incorrect information / fees being shown / printed.

Fees quoted online and in our prospectuses are for the current academic year only, and are subject to change – two and three-year courses will have fees to pay again in subsequent years.
You may still need to buy a uniform/kit which is your professional start-up kits or pay professional/personal memberships and all students will need to provide a National Insurance number and up-to-date proof of benefits, if applicable, at the time of enrolment.
Please click here for our current term dates.

If you are 16-18 years old on the 31st August in the current academic year, this course is usually Free.
Students who are EU/EEA or Swiss Citizens who have lived in the UK before 1 January 2021 who do not have indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK or haven’t applied for the EU Settlement Scheme and been granted pre-settled or settled status – please contact the College Registrar on 01934 411 531 for advice on appropriate UKVI student visa fees before you enrol.

Refunds

Full refunds will be payable if we need to cancel a course.
Tuition fee refunds are payable if you change your mind within 14 days of enrolling on your course and before the start of the course (10% of tuition fee or £25 administration fee whichever is larger will be charged).

If you change your mind about a course before it starts or during the first three weeks, we will happily transfer you to an alternative course - you may need to pay any difference in fees or have a credit note issued to you if the course is cheaper.
If you wish to withdraw from a course you can request a credit note for the remaining proportion of the tuition fees to a maximum of 50% of tuition fees paid (a £25 administration fee will be charged). Credit notes are valid for one calendar year.
There are different terms and conditions for Higher Education courses - please call 01934 411 409 for further details.

Discretionary Learner Support Fund

This is a College-administered fund which can support some costs associated with attending qualification courses. It is mean-tested against gross household income and limited in its amount per learner. For further information please contact Student Services on 01934 411 571.

What our Students say

Kornelia

A Levels in Fast Track Maths, Chemistry and Biology

Support from staff, with one-to-one sessions and drop-ins, greatly improved my progress. The refurbished library and well-equipped labs also improved my learning experience.

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