Mathematics A Level

The course

We follow the OCR Mathematics Specification, and more details can be found by following this link:

Mathematics is a modular A Level, with 3 modules being taken for an AS Level award, 6 modules for an A Level award, and 12 modules for A Level awards in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics. At all levels students cover a mix of Pure and Applied modules (2 Pure to 1 Applied).

Pure includes topics that you will recognise from GCSE, such as algebra, graphs, trigonometry, vectors. Applied is mainly either Mechanics (forces, velocity & acceleration, momentum; you will recognise these from Physics) or Statistics (you've done some of this already in Maths GCSE).

The Further Mathematics course (which counts as TWO subjects) is for good mathematicians who will take both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A-Level. It is recommended for those who want to study Maths at a high level for its own sake, as well as those who see themselves studying, for example, Physics or Engineering at degree level. You should be aiming for an A* grade at GCSE if you want to follow this course.

Candidates for A-level Mathematics will need to get at least a grade B at GCSE - but those with the minimum grade B will find the course difficult. More information about entry requirements can be found in the Sixth Form entry pack.