Free GCSE Maths Course in Wallsend

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

About this course

Free GCSE Maths Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, part-time during the day, over 43 weeks.

The course covers number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, and statistics. You'll work through the full GCSE Maths qualification content at a manageable pace. Daytime classes suit anyone fitting study around family or other commitments.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = TME | Course Title = Maths & English Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60155036 | Qualification Aim Title = GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics | College Delivery Area = Maths English and Digital Competencies (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 work with expressions and formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change to real problems.
  • You'll study geometry, including shapes, angles, and measurement.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and probability.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all areas of maths.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Tyne Metropolitan College. Teaching covers all areas of the GCSE Maths specification. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course, set by WJEC. There is no coursework component. Your tutor will use practice papers and exercises throughout the year to prepare you for the exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handles financial records and basic bookkeeping.
  • Healthcare support worker, maths skills support medication and record-keeping.
  • Apprentice engineer, many engineering apprenticeships require a GCSE Maths pass.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and sales figures.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with numeracy work.
  • Construction operative, site work often requires a GCSE Maths qualification.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, useful if you want to consolidate skills before progressing further.
  • Level 3 A Level Mathematics, the next step for those aiming at university or technical careers.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Engineering or Science, many courses require a GCSE Maths pass for entry.
  • Higher or degree apprenticeships, a GCSE Maths certificate is a common entry requirement.

Related courses at Tyne Metropolitan College

More courses near you