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GCSE Maths in Plymouth

Cost£50.00
Duration32 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

GCSE Maths in Plymouth. Classes run at Plymouth Adult Education at Cobourg House, part-time during the day over 32 weeks.

The course covers number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, and statistics. You'll sit the AQA GCSE Maths papers at the end of the course. Daytime GCSE maths classes suit anyone who needs to study around other commitments.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

View the course info sheet via the link above for further information regarding the course, what you will learn, objectives and possible progression or career pathways. Alternatively, our team of Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information and discuss courses you may be interested in. Visit our website at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or contact us on 01752 660713 to make an appointment.

Entry requirements

View the course info sheet via the link above for further information regarding the course, what you will learn, objectives and possible progression or career pathways. Alternatively, our team of Learning Advisors will be happy to provide you with information and discuss courses you may be interested in. Visit our website at www.oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or contact us on 01752 660713 to make an appointment.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll work with algebra, solving equations and using formulae.
  • You'll study ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll explore geometry and measures, including shapes, angles, and space.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and probability.
  • You'll practise applying maths to real-world problems.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor. The course builds your skills week by week across all the topics in the AQA specification. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. There are three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Plymouth Adult Education at Cobourg House will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, many employers ask for a GCSE Maths qualification.
  • Healthcare support worker, maths is often required for clinical calculations.
  • Teaching assistant, schools typically require GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above.
  • Apprentice in any trade, most apprenticeships require a GCSE maths certificate.
  • Customer service advisor, numerical confidence is useful in most customer-facing roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, a stepping stone if you want to consolidate before GCSE level.
  • Level 3 A-level Mathematics, for those who want to go further in maths after gaining their GCSE maths qualification.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, many Access courses require GCSE Maths as an entry condition.
  • Vocational Level 3 qualifications in business, health, or science, which often list GCSE Maths among their entry requirements.
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