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Free GCSE Maths in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus

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

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

The course runs over one year. You'll study number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, and statistics. These are the topics that appear in the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths exam. Daytime classes suit anyone balancing study with other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment so the college can plan your learning at the right level.

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 area, volume, and angles.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and probability.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills using maths in everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the Hillsborough Campus. Learning is supported by your tutor through taught lessons, practice questions, and worked examples. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the course. The Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths exam includes three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers.

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 to process financial records.
  • Business administrator, handles data, budgets, and reports at work.
  • Healthcare support worker, applies numeracy in patient care settings.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and sales figures.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with maths in the classroom.
  • Apprentice in a trade, many apprenticeships require a GCSE Maths pass.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, if you want to consolidate numeracy skills in a more flexible format.
  • A Level Mathematics, for those aiming toward university or technical careers.
  • BTEC Level 3 qualifications in business, science, or engineering, many of which require a GCSE Maths pass.
  • Higher apprenticeships, where a GCSE Maths certificate is often a standard entry requirement.
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