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Free GCSE Maths in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Sheffield. Classes run full-time during the day at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus.

You'll study the full Pearson Edexcel specification and sit written exams at the end of the year. The course suits anyone who wants a recognised maths qualification for work or further study.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and use formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll study geometry and measures, including shapes, angles, and space.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and data.
  • You'll calculate probability and assess likelihood.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all topic areas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons with a tutor. The course is assessed entirely by written exams at the end of the year. There are three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers. Your tutor will prepare you with practice questions, past papers, and topic-by-topic teaching throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, uses maths daily for financial records.
  • Business administrator, handles data, budgets, and reports.
  • Apprentice engineer, needs a maths qualification to apply.
  • Healthcare support worker, uses numeracy for patient care tasks.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and sales figures.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with maths work.

What you could study next

  • A Level Mathematics, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC Applied Science or Engineering, both require a GCSE Maths pass.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, an alternative maths qualification if you need more time to reach GCSE standard.
  • Higher or degree apprenticeships, many require GCSE Maths as a minimum entry condition.
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