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Certificate in Mathematical Studies

at The Thetford Academy, Thetford · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Core maths is an excellent choice for students wanting to support the mathematical concepts needed for other courses such as psychology, sciences and geography. It is designed for students who want to continue to study mathematics after GCSE but not take a full A Level course. It carries up to 20 UCAS points and is taken alongside your three main subjects. The course includes statistics of real data, financial mathematics, drawing and interpreting graphs, estimation and standard form, presentation of logical and reasoned arguments, communicating mathematical approaches and solutions, critical analysis of solutions and methods and statistical analysis techniques.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE's grade 9-4 with Maths grade 4.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • The Thetford Academy

    Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1LH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 5 September 2026 · Thetford

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