Maths is a unique subject as it has the potential to be applied to a diverse number of future career paths – from quantity surveyor to teacher – and can be partnered with a wide variety of subjects, from other STEM subjects, to Philosophy or Modern Foreign Languages. Our AS level Maths online course is ideal if you:

• Want to be at the forefront of technological advancement. Maths is continually developing new mathematical theories which, in turn enable scientific discoveries and inventions.
• Want to get a headstart and pursue a career where maths is a requirement.
• Would like to develop competence in a range of proficiencies including problem-solving, analytical, research and logic skills.
• Want to set up your own business and need to get more of a grasp on how business finances work such as calculating costs and profits.
• Have an interest in mathematics and want to learn more about it.

Future opportunities

• Studying mathematics or other relevant subjects at degree level.
• A range of careers in fields such as architecture, accountancy, data analysis, financial management, financial trading, insurance, meteorology, nursing, operational research, quantity surveying, statistics, software development and education.
• Government research suggests that individuals who have the best maths skills and achieve academic qualifications in this subject, generally go on to earn a higher wage.

Section 1: Pure mathematics 1

• Algebra 1
• Indices and surds
• Coordinate geometry
• Quadratics
• Graphs
• Trigonometry 1

Section 2: Pure mathematics 2

• Algebra 2
• Circles
• The binomial expansion
• Differentiation 1
• Exponentials and logarithms 1

Section 3: Pure mathematics 3

• Trigonometry 2
• Differentiation 2
• Exponentials and logarithms 2
• Integration
• Vectors

Section 4: Statistics 1

• Mathematical models in statistics
• Measures of location and spread
• Representing data
• Probability
• Hypothesis testing

Section 5: Mechanics 1

• Mathematical models in mechanics
• Kinematics of a particle moving in a straight line
• Forces
• Vectors in mechanics
• Variable acceleration

Your learning experience

Study AS level Mathematics with us and benefit from:

• Flexible learning
• Support from a personal tutor by email, phone or Skype
• Any time enrolment
• Our exam booking service
• Assignments with tutor feedback
• Ongoing support from Student Support
• Forums to discuss your course with other students

learn@nec

Choose when and where you access your course, using learn@nec our 24/7 learning platform.

This easy-to-use learning platform includes interactive checkpoints, quizzes and activities to help you evaluate your progress.

You’ll have access to support from a personal tutor. All NEC tutors are subject experts, with experience of supporting online learners.

Meet Allie who is just one of our first-class maths tutors

“I have taught maths for many years in a college of further education and more recently by distance learning. As a teacher the greatest reward for me is helping a student develop confidence and the same enjoyment in subject as me. My approach to teaching has always been to treat each student as an individual with unique needs, and I always try to give whatever support they require. I have a BSc in Maths from the Open University (so I know firsthand the pros and cons of distance learning) and a PGCE.”

Exam board

• Edexcel 8MA0

Format

• Online learning with support from a personal tutor

Hours

• Complete at your own pace
• Approx. 150-180* hours plus time to develop your skills and for completing assignments

*The specification suggests that 150 hours is needed. You’ll also need time to complete assignments and prepare yourself for exams and some courses like English literature involve a lot of reading.  Everyone is different so it’s impossible to say with certainty how long a course will take you, but you should expect to spend longer than 150 hours. Taken across the length of time we recommend, this equates to approximately 4 hours per week. This will increase if you choose to take it over a shorter time frame or may be less if you are retaking a subject and have covered a lot of of the course content.

Assignments

• 6 assignments (one introductory) – these do not contribute towards your final grade

Resources

• No additional set texts required

Requirements

• Internet access
• Computer operating system and browser to support learn@nec

Our course fees are open and honest to help you plan for any additional costs.

Your course fee includes:

• Access to learn@nec
• All the course materials you need to complete the course
• Support from a personal tutor for up to 24 months from your date of enrolment
• Assignment marking
• Marking for one past paper
• Guaranteed exam place
• NEC’s guide to study skills: How to Succeed as an Independent Learner
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar guide
• Time planner to help you plan your study timetable
• Information on how to apply for exams
• Academic references if needed

Your course fee does not cover:

• Exam entry fees

Optional extras:

• Additional past paper marking
• Revision tutorial
• Optional tutorial
• Additional review

How to study maths

Two exams:

• 2 hours, 62.5% of marks (calculator)
• 1 hour 15 minutes, 37.5% of marks (calculator)

Non-exam assessment (NEA):

• None

We know that our younger students often need an extra helping hand with their studies. In our experience learning online works best when either a parent or guardian are involved. This is why NEC has developed our unique Progress Tracker to help you to support your child.

NEC’s Progress Tracker will allow you to easily track your child’s progress across their subjects and gain insight to how well they are doing through access to their assignment grades and tutor feedback.  

Read more about how we work with young students who are studying at home or through a school.

Would you like to talk to our Course Advice Team about the best route for you? Visit our Contact Us page, fill in the form and a member of the team will get back to you!