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Free GCSE Maths Course in South Shields

CostFREE
Duration43 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 43 weeks. You'll study number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. These are the core topics that make up the full GCSE Maths qualification. Classes are daytime, so the pace suits anyone fitting study around other commitments.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = SKILLSTC | Course Title = Skills Builder STC | Qualification Aim Reference = 60155036 | Qualification Aim Title = GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics | College Delivery Area = Foundation Studies - South Tyneside College (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and use formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll interpret graphs, charts, and statistical data.
  • You'll calculate with shapes, angles, and measurements.
  • You'll use probability to analyse chance and outcomes.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all maths topics.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor. The course is assessed by written exams at the end of the year. There are three exam papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers. Your tutor will use practice questions and past papers throughout the course to help you prepare.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices and basic bookkeeping.
  • Healthcare support worker, maths is needed for medication and record-keeping.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Apprentice engineer, most engineering apprenticeships require a maths GCSE.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with numeracy tasks.
  • Business administrator, works with data, budgets, and reports.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, useful if you want to consolidate skills before or alongside GCSE study.
  • Level 3 A Level Mathematics, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science or Engineering, many courses require a maths GCSE to enter.
  • Higher or degree-level apprenticeships, a GCSE in Maths is a common entry requirement.
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