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Free Level 3 Core Maths Course in Nuneaton

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Mathematical Studies Course in Nuneaton. Classes run at St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College. You'll need GCSE grade 5 in Maths to enrol. Known as Core Maths, this level 3 mathematical studies qualification sits alongside A-levels and carries the same UCAS tariff as an AS level. The mathematical studies classes run full-time over two years. You'll apply maths to real problems in finance, statistics, and data, building the kind of quantitative reasoning that universities and employers value.

Who this course is for

Course description: Core Maths is a term use for a level 3 post-16 Mathematics qualification in the sixth form at St Thomas More Catholic School taken alongside A-levels courses. It is equal in size to an AS level, and carry the same UCAS tariff.

So why should you choose a Level 3 Core Mathematics? Well despite the obvious enjoyment and challenge it will provide, a qualification equivalent to AS level in Mathematics. It equips you for the next stage of your life whether that be following academic or vocational pathway. It is endorse by many leading University with some making reduced offers for Core Mathematics students.

Core Maths is designed to support students who achieve grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics, but decide not to study AS or A-Level Mathematics. Core Maths is valuable for any student planning a future that requires good quantitative skills, whether in higher education or employment. Degrees such as Biology, Geography, Business studies and Economics all expect a high level of mathematical competency that will supported by studying Core Maths. Furthermore, it will help students develop skills that support the quantitative aspects for the following courses: Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Sports Sciences and PE, Health and Social Care.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 5

What you will learn

  • You'll apply mathematical reasoning to financial problems, including interest, tax, and budgeting.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistical data, including graphs, averages, and probability.
  • You'll use estimation and modelling to tackle real-world problems.
  • You'll develop critical thinking around numerical information in news, research, and public data.
  • You'll work with spreadsheets and other tools to present and evaluate quantitative information.
  • You'll strengthen the maths skills that support study in subjects like science, geography, psychology, and business.

How you will learn

You'll study in classroom-based sessions at the sixth form. Assessment is by written examination. The AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies is assessed through two written papers, both taken at the end of the course. One paper focuses on statistical and financial applications; the other covers problem-solving and mathematical reasoning. There is no coursework component.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data analyst: uses statistical and quantitative skills daily
  • Finance assistant: budgeting, forecasting, and numerical reporting
  • Research assistant: interpreting data and presenting findings
  • Business administrator: working with figures, reports, and spreadsheets
  • Science technician: applying measurement and data analysis
  • Marketing coordinator: analysing campaign data and consumer statistics

What you could study next

  • A Level Mathematics: the natural next step if you want to go deeper into pure or applied maths at university level.
  • A Level Further Mathematics: for those aiming at maths-heavy degree courses such as engineering, physics, or economics.
  • Degree-level study in any subject requiring quantitative skills, including psychology, geography, business, or the social sciences. The UCAS tariff points from this Certificate count toward university applications.
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