GCSE Maths in Brent

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration32 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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, fees apply. Contact United Colleges Group for more info.

About this course

GCSE Maths in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, part-time during the day over 34 weeks.

The course covers number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. You'll work through the full Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths syllabus at a manageable pace. That makes it a practical option if you're balancing study with work, caring, or other commitments. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need specific prior qualifications to apply.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Adults Only

Entry requirements

An initial assessment to determine your current level, Commitment to regular attendance and independent study,

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and work with expressions and formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change to real problems.
  • You'll interpret and construct graphs, charts, and statistical data.
  • You'll calculate areas, volumes, and angles using geometric reasoning.
  • You'll understand probability and use it to analyse outcomes.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all topic areas.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions during the day at College of North West London. Learning is through taught lessons, practice questions, and worked examples. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. The Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths assessment includes one non-calculator paper and two calculator papers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London 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.
  • Business administrator, supports office operations across many sectors.
  • Healthcare support worker, maths is often required for medication and record-keeping.
  • Apprentice in construction or engineering, most programmes require a GCSE maths qualification.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and sales figures.
  • Teaching assistant, primary schools expect a GCSE maths certificate as standard.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Level Mathematics, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science or Engineering, builds on the numeracy skills from this course.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, uses your GCSE maths certificate to meet entry requirements for university.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualifications in business, health, or construction, many of which require a GCSE maths pass.

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