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Mathematics A Level [Y1]
East Sussex College - Lewes
Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XH
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Monday, 07 September 2026
East Sussex College - Lewes
2 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours
You may need to upgrade your calculator from the one you used at GCSE. The minimum requirement is the Casio FX-991EX (around �20), although we recommend a graphical calculator such as the Casio FX-CG50 (around �100). You may wish to discuss calculator options with your teacher at the start of the course before buying a new calculator. We also recommend that you buy textbooks following the Edexcel course. Please contact the Maths department if you would like any advice on textbooks or calculators.
Course Summary
During this two-year course, you will be able to sharpen your skills in mathematics and take your powers of logic, analysis and problem-solving to the next level. You will study pure mathematics content covering topics in algebra, trigonometry, coordinate geometry and calculus.
Course Details
On this course, you will study the content of the new A-Level Edexcel Maths syllabus which consists of the study of Pure Mathematics and the study of the application of mathematics in Mechanics and Statistics. You will develop your ability to spot patterns and structure in mathematics, while learning about mathematical modelling and the applications of mathematics in mechanics and statistics. The skills you will develop are in great demand and are central to technology, engineering, medicine and many aspects of everyday life. The key topics you will learn about are: * Algebra and functions * Coordinate geometry * Differentiation and integration * Sequences and series * Trigonometry * Vectors * Exponentials and logarithms * Mechanics * Statistics
How will it be delivered and assessed?
At the end of the year two, you will take three papers, two with pure content and one with applied content. You will have two hours to complete each paper.
Entry requirements
Our general entry criteria to study 3 A-Levels is: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 5. For a mixed Level 3 programme the criteria are: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 4. Subject specific entry criteria apply:A GCSE grade 6 in Maths.
Your next steps...
Maths A-Level is a great qualification to have to gain access to a number of degree subjects at university. You will be able to access subjects such as Maths, Science, Engineering and Computing, and can also help you in other professions such as medicine, economics and psychology.
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