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GCSE Maths in Bridgwater

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration32 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 or over and don't have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths, whatever you earn. If you already have one, University Centre Somerset lists a fee of £864. Contact University Centre Somerset for more info.

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About this course

GCSE Maths in Bridgwater. Evening classes run at Bridgwater College, part-time over 32 weeks. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

Evening GCSE maths classes let you fit study around work or other commitments. The course covers number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, and statistics. You'll sit written exams at the end of the course, marked by Pearson Edexcel.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Maths.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

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

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes at Bridgwater College each week. Teaching is classroom based, with your tutor guiding you through each topic. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. These are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There is no coursework component for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bridgwater College 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, maths is needed for measuring and recording patient data.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with numeracy tasks.
  • Apprentice engineer, many apprenticeships require a GCSE maths pass.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Construction trainee, maths underpins measurement and materials work.

What you could study next

  • A Levels or T Levels, for learners moving into further study after GCSE.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, if you need a recognised maths qualification through a different route.
  • Level 3 vocational qualifications in business, health, engineering, or science, many of which require GCSE Maths.
  • Higher apprenticeships, where a GCSE maths pass is a common entry requirement.
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Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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