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Free GCSE Maths Online – Westmorland and Furness Adult Education

CostFREE
Duration32 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start15 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths. Study online with Westmorland and Furness Adult Education, fitting your learning around your life.

The course runs over 32 weeks and is intensive, so you'll need to commit regular time each week. It covers number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. You'll need a grade 3 in GCSE Maths, or to complete an initial assessment, to join. You'll also need a good level of English to follow written materials. The course is free if you have not previously achieved a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

This is a one year highly intensive course and is free to those who have not previously achieved a 9-4 (old A*- C) grade in GCSE maths. It would be ideal if you are seeking employment or career advancement, or wish to access higher education.

Entry requirements

A previous achievement of grade 3 (old D) and/or completion of initial Graded Assessment.

You need a good level of English skills so you can follow spoken and written instructions and read handouts and text books.

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 use 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 problem-solving skills across all areas of maths.

How you will learn

You study online, working through materials at your own pace. The course is assessed by two written exams and one calculator exam, all sat at the end of the course. These are AQA-set papers marked externally. You may need to attend an approved exam centre to sit your exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Westmorland and Furness Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices and basic bookkeeping for a business.
  • Healthcare support worker, assists clinical staff in hospitals or care settings.
  • Business administrator, supports office operations across many sectors.
  • Retail supervisor, manages a small team and handles stock and sales.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Customer service advisor, handles queries and accounts for employers who ask for GCSE Maths.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, a stepping stone if you want to consolidate skills before or alongside GCSE study.
  • A-level Mathematics, for those who want to study maths at a higher level after achieving their GCSE.
  • Level 3 qualifications in accounting, science, or engineering, many of which require a GCSE Maths pass at grade 4 or above.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, which opens routes into university for adult learners.
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