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GCSE Maths in Shrewsbury

Cost£724.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

GCSE Maths in Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time during the day over 34 weeks.

The course covers number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, and statistics. You'll sit the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths qualification, which employers and universities recognise as the standard maths benchmark. Daytime classes keep the pace manageable if you have other commitments.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for details of the course EDEXCEL GCSE Maths - Day. Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.

Entry requirements

Please see our website 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, angles, and space.
  • 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 learn through classroom sessions with a tutor. The Pearson Edexcel GCSE is assessed by three written exams at the end of the course. One paper allows a calculator; two do not. There is no coursework component. Your tutor will prepare you for all three papers throughout the 34 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury 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, GCSE maths is often required by NHS employers.
  • Teaching assistant, many schools ask for GCSE maths at grade 4 or above.
  • Apprentice in engineering or construction, most programmes require a maths GCSE.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Business administration assistant, supports office teams with data and reporting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, useful if you want to consolidate before progressing further.
  • A Level Mathematics, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 qualifications in science, engineering, or business, many require a maths GCSE as an entry condition.
  • Higher or degree apprenticeships, which often list GCSE maths among their entry requirements.
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