Practical Vs Theory
Course overview
If you want to develop your mathematical ability, this course extends your knowledge of topics studied in mathematics A Level. It is also a preferred subject for those wishing to progress to degrees in mathematics, physics and engineering.
Entry Requirements
Each A Level subject has its own additional entry requirements, please see below:
Minimum grade 66/BB in Combined Science, or a grade 6/B in a single science and a grade 7/A in maths.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you. We offer an online interview which will explain the A Level programme and also allow for an informal chat with the tutor for each subject before an offer to study with us can be made to you.
Once enrolled one of the ways we make sure the course is right for you is through a very effective ‘6 weeks to success’ programme that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to):
- Allowing you to change subject and course if you change your mind or find the course is not right for you in the first 6 weeks ‑subject to availability
- Moving you between A‑Levels and a Level 3 Diploma if you are finding your current level too hard — subject to availability
- One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well
Potential Future Career
Example job roles:
- Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Accountant
- Business Executive
- Teacher
- Statistician
Study Further Degrees in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Engineering
- Economics
- Mathematics
Course Content
You will study the following units:
- 2 x 2 matrices
- Summation
- Proof of series
- Complex numbers and parabolas
- 1st and 2nd differential equations
- Further complex numbers
- Modulus of graphical functions
- Approximations using Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s Series
- Projectile Motion
- Centre of Gravity
- Momentum
- Energy and Moments



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