Minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9-4. Entrants would  require a Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics in order to manage the rigour of the course content.

A Level Maths (and Further Maths) can lead to degrees or higher level apprenticeships in these areas and more; not to mention mathematical degrees themselves.

Students have often used A Level Mathematics to facilitate further courses in areas such as:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Computer Science
• Business Studies
• Psychology
• Media
• Geography
• Technology
• Sport

Most forms of skilled and professional careers will require you to use Maths in some way. Certain fields rely heavily on Mathematics, such as accountancy, finance and banking, management, IT, the sciences, construction, engineering, manufacturing, research and medical technology.

The reason many of these careers place such a high value on mathematics is that students of the subject will be able to further develop their skills in the following areas:

• Problem solving – such as using creative and lateral thinking with an ability to assess available options;
• Organisation – planning, scheduling and prioritising;
• Communication – Using facts and figures to form logical arguments based on data;
• Attention to detail – checking plans and information for flaws;
• Administration – the ability to record suitable data and design and manage processes;
• Financial planning – producing financial reports and plans based on relevant information.