Where will this course lead?

This course will provide you with the recognised GCSE qualification in Mathematics. There are various opportunities for progression once you have completed this course depending on whether you wish to improve your employability or progress onto other courses including Teacher Training.

GCSE in Mathematics will provide you with the essential skills required for success in your chosen field.

What will I study?

The specification covers the GCSE Mathematics National Curriculum.

The specification is divided into Number, Geometry, Statistics and Algebra.

How will this course be delivered?

Classroom sessions - two hours and fifteen minutes per week (evening or daytime sessions are available).

At least three hours per week private study is also necessary.

A fast track version is also available starting in January.

What qualifications will I get?

GCSE Mathematics (now graded from 1-9)

How will I be assessed?

By three examinations (two with calculator and one non-calculator).

The exam sittings are in May/June.

At each stage of the course your performance is monitored so that the appropriate level of work can be maintained.

How do I get a place on the course?

Enquire through the college website and enter your details. After you have done this, you will be sent a short survey to complete. Once you have been allocated a place on a course, you will be invited to enrol.

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required. Students just need to show a basic level of numeracy in the diagnostic test

What else do I need to know?

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

If you have a learning difficulty or disability, please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

*If you have already achieved a C/4 or above, a fee of £853 will apply.

Currently GCSE Maths is funded by the government so there should be no fees unless a student already has a grade C and is trying to achieve a higher grade. * exclusions apply

This course will run subject to a minimum class size.

What can I do after this course?

GCSE Mathematics is an essential qualification to achieve. It is recognised by all employers and is a requirement for the majority of University courses (including teacher training).

It is a stepping stone to many courses and careers.