Mathematics A level

If you are keen to sharpen your mind or improve your job prospects in many fields including electronics, computing and engineering, studying A level Maths will prove invaluable.

This distance learning course consists of a number of units, which can be taken as part of both the AS and full A level award.

To gain the full A level, you need to complete six units (three for AS and three for A2), including all of the compulsory C units.

AS: Compulsory units: C1 and C2, then choose one from: C3, D1, M1 and S1.

A2: Compulsory units: C3 (if not taken as part of AS), C4, then choose one or two units (to make up the three needed for the A2).

You must complete units from the same topic in order - i.e. S1 before S2.

For example, for your AS you might do units C1, C2 and M1, before at A2 doing units C3, C4 and M2. Or for AS you could do units C1, C2 and C3, before at A2 doing units C4, S1 and S2.

Entry requirements and hours of study

• GCSE Maths grade C or above (or equivalent).
• You should allow 150 hours of study for the AS and 150 hours for the A2, plus extra time for completing assignments.

Assessment description

This course will prepare you to sit a combination of units for the Edexcel specification. These units can be taken individually (modular assessment) or all together at the end of the course (linear assessment). Each unit exam is 1hr30mins and worth 75 marks. For full assessment details please check your specification with the relevant awarding body.

Specification

Edexcel AS:8371, 8373; A2:9371

Assignments

Individual tuition with seven AS and seven A2 assignments.