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Free GCSE Maths Course in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, part-time during the day, over one year.

The course covers Foundation and Higher routes. Foundation Maths suits those aiming for a grade 4 pass. Higher Maths builds on that for a stronger grade. Both routes focus on applying maths to real problems, including the kinds you meet at work and in daily life. Topics include number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.

We offer GCSE Foundation Maths for those aiming to achieve a pass grade 4 and GCSE Higher Maths for those aiming to build upon their pass grade and achieve a higher grade.

The emphasis is very much on using and applying mathematics to solve the types of problems that you may meet in your jobs and everyday lives.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, 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 practical problems.
  • You'll interpret and construct graphs, charts, and statistical diagrams.
  • You'll calculate probability and analyse data sets.
  • You'll use geometry and measures, including area, volume, and angles.
  • You'll apply maths to everyday and workplace problems.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at New College Durham. Teaching combines explanation, worked examples, and practice problems. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. Foundation tier candidates sit papers targeting grades 1 to 5. Higher tier candidates sit papers targeting grades 4 to 9. There is no coursework component.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and basic bookkeeping.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with numeracy work.
  • Healthcare support worker, uses maths for measurements and records.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock levels, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Construction operative, reads measurements and calculates materials.
  • Business administrator, prepares reports and works with figures daily.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, useful if you want a recognised maths qualification at a different pace.
  • A Level Mathematics, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 qualifications in science, engineering, business, or health, many of which require a GCSE Maths pass at grade 4 or above.
  • Apprenticeships in accounting, construction, or healthcare, where a GCSE Maths pass is often an entry requirement.
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