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GCSE Maths Course in Loughborough – Main Campus – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

GCSE Maths Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time during the day over one year.

Fees may be waived if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fee remission may still apply depending on your circumstances.

The course covers number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. You will sit written exams at the end of the year, assessed by WJEC. You will finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). If you’re considering a career in Childcare or Health and Social Care, this course is the ideal introduction to the sector for school leavers. This qualification will develop your knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the health, social care, and children’s and young people’s sectors. It is a great first step and can help you to decide whether a career in care is right for you.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade E/2 or above, including English Language and Maths Evidence of commitment to learn, A clear DBS check (formerly CRB check), Evidence of a minimum 85% attendance. For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and use formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll study geometry, including shapes, angles, and measurement.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and data.
  • You'll calculate probability and work with outcomes.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all topic areas.

How you will learn

You will study in a classroom at Main Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, practice questions, and worked examples. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. WJEC sets and marks the exams. There is no coursework component for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

Main Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supports finance teams with basic calculations and records.
  • Retail supervisor, uses maths daily for stock, cash, and reporting.
  • Healthcare support worker, where a GCSE Maths pass is often required by employers.
  • Apprentice in construction or engineering, where maths at this level is a common entry requirement.
  • Administrative assistant, handles data, invoices, and spreadsheets.

What you could study next

  • A-levels or a Level 3 BTEC, for learners who want to continue in full-time education after completing this qualification.
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship, where GCSE Maths is commonly required for entry.
  • Further maths study at Level 3, such as Core Maths, for those going into technical or science-based careers.
  • Higher education, where a GCSE Maths pass is a standard entry requirement for many degree courses.
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