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GCSE Maths in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

GCSE Maths in Birmingham. Evening classes run at Longbridge Campus, one night a week over a year.

Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Call 0121 694 5001 or visit the website for full fee information.

The course is a revision course. You'll need a GCSE grade D/3 or a Functional Skills Level 2 in maths to join. It moves at a swift pace and suits those who have sat a GCSE exam within the last two years. You'll cover number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

The majority of employers look for at least GCSE grade 4/C in maths so achieving this qualification could be the difference between you getting the job or promotion you want or not. People with good GCSE grades in maths also earn approximately £2,000 more than those who don’t.

Maths is one of the best subjects to develop your analytical, research and problem-solving skills. Not only will studying maths help give you the knowledge to tackle scientific, mechanical, coding and abstract problems, it will also help you develop logic to tackle everyday issues like planning projects, managing budgets and even debating effectively.

Entry requirements

You will need GCSE grade D/3 in maths or Functional Skill Level 2. The course is designed as a revision course for those candidates who are one grade off a grade 4, consequently the course moves at a swift pace and is not recommended for those who have not sat a GCSE examination within the last two years.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including 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 and measures, including angles, area, and volume.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and data.
  • You'll calculate probability and understand chance.
  • You'll develop analytical and problem-solving skills across all topic areas.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Longbridge Campus on evening sessions. The course is taught at a swift pace to prepare you for the AQA GCSE examination. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. There is no coursework component. You'll sit two or three exam papers covering different topic areas.

What you will need to bring

Longbridge Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, uses maths daily in financial record-keeping.
  • Data entry clerk, works with numbers and spreadsheets.
  • Retail supervisor, handles stock, pricing, and cash reconciliation.
  • Customer service advisor, many employers require GCSE grade 4 or above.
  • Healthcare support worker, some NHS roles require a GCSE maths pass.
  • Apprentice in a trade or technical field, most require GCSE grade 4 in maths.

What you could study next

  • A-level Mathematics, the natural next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC in a science or engineering subject, builds on the analytical skills from this course.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, opens the door to university for adults without traditional qualifications.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, an alternative if you need to consolidate before attempting GCSE again.
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