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GCSE Maths in Taunton

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 Taunton. Evening classes run at Taunton College, part-time over 32 weeks. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

You'll study number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics, covering the full Pearson Edexcel specification. Evening GCSE maths classes mean you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll sit written exams at the end of the course.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

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 numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and use formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio and proportion to real problems.
  • You'll interpret and draw graphs and charts.
  • You'll calculate areas, volumes, and angles using geometry.
  • You'll analyse data using statistics and probability.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all maths topics.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Taunton College in the evenings. Teaching covers all areas of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths specification. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. There are three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers. Your teacher will set practice work and past papers to help you prepare.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, uses maths daily for financial records.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with numeracy.
  • Healthcare support worker, needs numeracy for patient care tasks.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, cash, and sales figures.
  • Business administrator, handles data and reporting at work.
  • Apprentice in a trade, many programmes require a GCSE Maths pass.

What you could study next

  • A Level Maths, the natural next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC Applied Science or Business, both require a GCSE Maths pass.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, opens the door to university for adult learners.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, an alternative maths qualification at the same level if you need more time to build skills first.
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