Free Level 3 Maths in Context Course in Blaydon-on-Tyne. Classes run at St Thomas More Catholic School Blaydon. You'll need GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above to join. The course builds on that foundation, applying maths to real contexts across subjects like psychology, biology, business, economics, and health and social care. It runs full-time over 18 months. The level 3 maths in context qualification suits those studying numerate A levels alongside it, or preparing for university, higher apprenticeships, or professional training.
Who this course is for
Anyone who has passed GCSE mathematics at grade 4 or above but decided not to study A level mathematics. It will strengthen your maths skills to support other numerate A levels such as psychology, sociology, biology, chemistry, geography, business, accounting and economics or work related courses such as health and social care or business. The course can help you move on to to university, employment, higher apprenticeships or professional training in a wide range of industry sectors. It's roughly equivalent in size to half an A level.
Entry requirements
4-5 GCSE's including maths at grade 4 or above.
What you will learn
You'll apply mathematical reasoning to data and statistics in social and scientific contexts.
You'll develop skills in interpreting and analysing numerical information.
You'll use maths to support quantitative work in subjects like psychology, sociology, and biology.
You'll build problem-solving techniques relevant to business, economics, and accounting.
You'll work with financial and statistical models used in professional and higher education settings.
You'll strengthen your confidence handling the maths required in health and social care or business courses.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day at St Thomas More Catholic School Blaydon. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context is assessed through written examinations. Teaching covers applied mathematical topics linked to the contexts relevant to your other studies or career direction.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Thomas More Catholic School Blaydon will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data analyst assistant: supports teams working with numerical data
Finance administrator: handles figures in business or public sector settings
Healthcare support worker: roles where numeracy underpins daily tasks
Business administration assistant: uses maths in financial and operational work
Laboratory technician assistant: applies numerical skills in scientific environments
Social research assistant: works with statistics and survey data
What you could study next
A Level Mathematics: the traditional route if you want to go further in maths at Level 3.
A Level Psychology, Biology, or Economics: the maths in context qualification directly supports these subjects.
BTEC Level 3 in Business or Health and Social Care: applied qualifications where stronger numeracy improves your outcomes.
Degree or Higher Apprenticeship: in fields like data, finance, science, or health, where this Certificate strengthens your application.
