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Courses
Core Maths
Use Of English
Level 3 AQA (AN EXTRA STRAND COURSE
WITH UCAS POINTS)
(AN EXTRA STRAND COURSE)
WHY CHOOSE CORE MATHS?
This course is for anyone who wants to study
Mathematics in real world situations and it is
recommended for students wishing to study
subjects at A level and/or degree level with
Mathematical content such as Psychology,
Biology, Economics, Geography and Computer
Science for example. You will learn about
Mathematics in Finance as well as how
to represent and analyse situations using
Mathematics and develop problem solving
skills.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
Taught over 2 years, there are two written
calculator exams of 90 minutes each at the end
of the course. The qualification has the same
UCAS tariff points as an AS-Level.
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
Core Maths is an interesting subject
where you learn about Maths and
the impact it has on the outside world.
Core Maths also helps you gain a deeper
understanding of material covered in GCSE
Maths. Oliver
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WHY CHOOSE USE OF ENGLISH?
This is a programme which supports the
essential written elements which other courses
of study require. Throughout the year students
will develop their academic writing skills for
transference to other chosen courses and
practise writing and presenting appropriately
for a range of relevant work-based situations.
This is achieved through engagement with a
range of topical issues that span social, ethical
and thematic ideas. Students will consider
what reliable research looks like, finetune
their referencing skills and improve the clarity
and coherence of their written and verbal
communication.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT?
Lessons include a combination of teacher-led
and independent work exploring a range of
topical issues. Students have a regular ‘work-in
progress session’ where they are asked to bring
extended pieces of writing from their studied
courses for critique and development.
Use of English has really helped me
with my essay writing in History.
My Use of English teacher has been able
to combine my knowledge of History
with her knowledge of what examiners
will be looking for within my essays.
This has really improved the clarity and
sophistication of my academic writing.
Haydn
