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Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) Level 3 Certificate AQA

at Barnsley College, Barnsley · college

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearPart time

What the college says

Core Maths is a Level 3 qualification, with the same number of UCAS points as an AS Level. It is designed for students who want to keep up their valuable maths skills, but are not planning to take A Level Mathematics. The course has been designed to maintain and develop real-life maths skills. The skills developed in the study of mathematics are increasingly important in the workplace and in higher education; studying Core Maths will help you keep up these essential skills. Most students who study maths after GCSE improve their career choices and increase their earning potential. Students will make use of elements of this content when addressing problems within this Level 3 Certificate Mathematical Studies specification but this is not explicitly set out in subject content. This Level 3 Certificate Mathematical Studies specification aims to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills established in GCSE mathematics. A broad specification which develops statistics, in particular critically analysing data, from GCSE and percentages work in terms of personal finance. Three options: Statistical Techniques: This module moves onto higher level statistics including modelling real life data, making predictions and carrying out hypothesis tests, the normal distribution as well as correlation and regression. Critical path and risk analysis: A key skill to have in the business world, critical path and risk analysis focuses strongly on managing projects and clearly identifying the q

What you need to get on

We require students to have a GCSE Maths Grade 4 or Grade C.

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

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Barnsley

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