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GCSE Maths in Doncaster

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

GCSE Maths in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College, part-time during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your prior qualifications and personal circumstances.

The course covers Number, Algebra, Geometry and Measures, and Statistics and Probability. Internal assessments track your progress through the year. The course takes one year to complete part-time. There are no formal entry requirements.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics, an AQA qualification recognised by employers and universities.

Who this course is for

This course is a great opportunity for those who wish to achieve a grade 4 or 5 (grade C equivalent) in GCSE Maths. The next courses start in September 2022. • An AQA maths qualification recognised by employers and universities. • Assessment is by three externally set exams in May/June. • The course covers topics including Number, Algebra, Geometry and Measures, and Statistics and Probability. Internal termly assessments are included to measure your progress. • A range of in-college daytim

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including fractions, percentages, and ratio.
  • You'll study algebra, including equations, graphs, and sequences.
  • You'll explore geometry and measures, including shapes, angles, and area.
  • You'll analyse statistics and probability, including data interpretation and chance.
  • You'll practise problem-solving across all topic areas.
  • You'll build exam technique through internal termly assessments.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Doncaster College. Learning is classroom based, with your tutor guiding you through each topic. Internal assessments take place each term to track your progress. Final assessment is by three externally set AQA exams, taken in May or June.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, many roles require a GCSE Maths pass as a minimum.
  • Customer service advisor, handles transactions and numerical queries.
  • Accounts assistant, supports basic bookkeeping and financial tasks.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and daily figures.
  • Healthcare support worker, many NHS roles ask for GCSE Maths or equivalent.
  • Apprentice in a trade, most apprenticeship programmes require GCSE Maths.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, if you want to consolidate numeracy skills at an equivalent level before progressing further.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a strong next step if you're interested in finance or bookkeeping.
  • Access to HE Diploma, opens routes into university for those aiming at higher-level study.
  • A-Level Maths, for those who want to study mathematics at a higher level.
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