Maths Summary
As technology continues to advance, so too does mathematics, increasing its essential role in both everyday and corporate life. New mathematical theories are being discovered and developed every day, enabling inventions and scientific discoveries to continue to flourish. By studying Maths at A-Level, you will have the opportunity to forge a career that’s at the forefront of technological advancement.
Universities value Maths and it is a pre-requisite subject for a huge number of degrees. People who have studied Maths/ Further Maths have an excellent choice of careers, many of which involve very well-paid professions. Maths and Further Maths are two of the Russell Group universities’ ‘facilitating’ subjects — so-called because choosing them at A-level allows a wide range of options for degree study. Sciences such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics use many mathematical techniques, and A level Mathematics is also essential or desirable for a wide range of degree courses including economics, computing, social sciences, and business.
A level Mathematics is also essential or desirable for a wide range of apprenticeships. Examples of these include Actuarial, Data Science, Quantity surveying and technology apprenticeships.