AS/A Level Mathematics
Students with A level Statistics have trained as accountants and others have found A level Statistics valuable when taking degrees in Anthropology, Biology, Business Studies, Geography, and Psychology.
You will develop the ability to follow complicated formulae and instructions accurately and this is a very transferable skill in a wide range of mathematical and non-mathematical contexts.
Qualifications
You should normally have a grade A in GCSE Mathematics. If you have a grade B you will be advised on an individual basis.
Study Visits / Fieldwork
There are no compulsory visits, but you may have the opportunity to attend conferences and lectures.
After the Course
Mathematicians are highly valued and well placed when it comes to finding employment in a wide variety of careers. The same applies when searching for a place in Higher Education. Openings exist in industry, banking and finance as accountants and actuaries as well as in management. Mathematics A and AS level courses are particularly useful for people hoping to study Engineering, the Natural Sciences or Physics at university.