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Free GCSE Maths in Islington – Capital City College Angel Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Angel Campus, full-time during the day.

You'll work through the full AQA specification over 36 weeks. The course suits anyone who wants a recognised maths qualification to support work or further study.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

This is an exciting opportunity to get an introduction to the principles of science and forensic examination. You'll study the environment, energy, human behaviour, the universe, and the principles of forensic crime scene investigation whilst conducting practical work in professional laboratories.

Everything you learn will help you formulate your own hypotheses and investigations - strengthening your theoretical and critical thinking skills. You'll also have the opportunity to carry out multiple experiments, including rates of reactions, chemical analysis, and forensic crime scene investigations in our specialist crime scene suite and DNA laboratory.

Entry requirements

You will need:To be aged 16 to 18Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language, Maths and Science or a Level 1 Diploma in Science, with Functional Skills in Maths and English at Level 1All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll study algebra, including equations, graphs, and sequences.
  • You'll work with ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll explore geometry and measures, including shapes, angles, and area.
  • You'll interpret data using statistics and probability.
  • You'll apply maths to real-world problems and multi-step calculations.
  • You'll practise exam technique across all topic areas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, with your teacher working through topics and examples. You'll complete written exercises and practice papers throughout the course. Assessment is by two written exams: one non-calculator and one calculator paper. Both are sat at the end of the course and marked by AQA.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Angel Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school.
  • Accounts administrator, handles invoices and basic bookkeeping.
  • Healthcare support worker, many NHS roles require GCSE Maths.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, cash handling, and team rotas.
  • Construction trainee, GCSE Maths is required for many apprenticeships.
  • Business administration assistant, works across office and finance tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A-level Mathematics, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC Applied Science or Business, many courses list GCSE Maths as an entry requirement.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship, GCSE Maths opens the door to a wide range of apprenticeship programmes.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, for adults aiming toward university study.
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