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A Level Mathematics

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Provider Lift College
Recognition AQA, Ofqual
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Course overview

A Level Mathematics is a Level 3 qualification awarded by AQA under specification 7357 (Ofqual QAN 603/1164/2). It is the most widely required A Level by UK universities, rigorous, respected, and rewarded with strong graduate outcomes across every STEM pathway.

The course is studied 100% online with specialist UK tutor support and comprises three externally examined 2-hour written papers of 100 marks each, weighted 33⅓% apiece, graded A* to E.

The course is quality-assured by Ofqual under the same national A* to E grading scale used in schools and colleges. All teaching content, worked examples, topic tests and past-paper practice are delivered entirely online, structured around the same specification taught in classrooms.

Who's It For?

  • Those who need A-Level Maths for engineering, economics, physics, computer science or actuarial degree entry.
  • Those who hold GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above, or Higher tier grade 5 with confident algebra.
  • Those who want a completely examined A-level with no coursework or non-exam assessment to submit.
  • Adults who want this qualification without returning to full-time sixth form or college.
  • Private candidates — AQA states specification 7357 is available to private candidates through an approved centre.

Job outcomes

  • Chartered or Certified Accountant
  • Actuary, Economist or Statistician
  • Finance and Investment Analyst
  • Secondary School Maths Teacher

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What you'll learn

A Level Mathematics opens doors to engineering, economics, computer science, physical sciences, architecture and finance degrees. Key topics covered include:

  • Proof
  • Algebra and functions
  • Coordinate geometry
  • Sequences and series
  • Trigonometry
  • Exponentials and logarithms
  • Differentiation and Integration
  • Numerical methods
  • Vectors
  • Mechanics: Quantities and units, Kinematics, Forces and Newton's laws, Moments
  • Statistics: Sampling, Data presentation and interpretation, Probability, Statistical distributions, Statistical hypothesis testing

Recognitions

AQA

Accredited/ Certified by AQA

Ofqual

Accredited/ Certified by Ofqual

Study method

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    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

Typical duration is 12 to 18 months. Most learners study around 8 to 12 hours per week. Study is self-paced — learners can do more or less based on their own pace. An optional study planner is available for those who prefer a bit of structure.

Delivery

The course is studied 100% online and can be accessed any time from a phone, tablet or laptop. Written exams are sat at an approved centre. There are no fixed term dates — learners can start any time and study at their own pace.

Exams are sat at one of 10 approved Tutors and Exams centres: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Mitcham, Newcastle, Romford, St Neots and Taunton.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to start this course, but a grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths, or a confident working knowledge of GCSE-level algebra, is strongly recommended before you begin.

You will need to register separately as a private candidate with an approved exam centre to sit the final written exams, usually for a small additional fee payable directly to the centre.

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Course features

  • Personal UK subject tutor from day one, supporting you from enrolment through to your exam series
  • Exam-style practice questions in every unit with individual written feedback within 5 to 7 working days
  • Progress tracking dashboard showing unit scores, topic strengths and areas to revisit
  • Optional exam readiness check including a timed mock paper and written summary
  • AI Study Assistant and study support tools
  • Learner community forum
  • Resubmit work at no extra cost to reach the grade you want
  • Optional study planner for structured learning
  • Start any time — no fixed term dates or cohorts
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • 7-day free trial on every sign-up

Professional Recognition

Awarded by AQA, an Ofqual-regulated UK awarding body, under specification 7357 (Ofqual QAN 603/1164/2). Listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. Accepted by UK universities, employers and professional bodies. Earns up to 56 UCAS points. Independently quality checked through IQA and EQA.

Assessment

A Level Mathematics (AQA 7357) is assessed by three written papers taken in May or June. All three papers count equally and are sat in the same series. There is no non-exam assessment.

  • Paper 1: 2 hours, 100 marks, 33⅓%. Sections A to I: Proof; Algebra and functions; Coordinate geometry; Sequences and series; Trigonometry; Exponentials and logarithms; Differentiation; Integration; Numerical methods.
  • Paper 2: 2 hours, 100 marks, 33⅓%. Paper 1 content plus Vectors, Quantities and units in mechanics, Kinematics, Forces and Newton's laws, and Moments.
  • Paper 3: 2 hours, 100 marks, 33⅓%. Paper 1 content plus Statistical sampling, Data presentation and interpretation, Probability, Statistical distributions, and Statistical hypothesis testing.

Papers contain a mix of short single-mark questions and multi-step problems. Grading: A* to E on the combined total, with U below E.

Additional information

Awarding Body: AQA

Qualification Number: 7357 (Ofqual QAN 603/1164/2)

RQF Level: Level 3

UCAS Points: Up to 56

Exam Centre Partner: Tutors and Exams. Exams are available at 10 approved centres across England: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Mitcham, Newcastle, Romford, St Neots and Taunton.

Provider: Lift College Limited, UKPRN: 10102267

Payment options

Course fees:

Study: £509.99 or £49.99 per month

Study + Exams: £917.99 or £89.99 per month

  • Pay monthly (no interest, no credit checks, no contract — pause or cancel any time)

  • Pay annually and save versus monthly

  • 7-day free trial on every option — nothing charged until the trial ends

  • 14-day money-back guarantee on every enrolment

  • Employer sponsorship supported — funding paperwork can be sent to your employer

  • Two study options available: Study (tuition only, you arrange and pay for your own exams) or +Exams (tuition plus exam entry and centre fees booked and paid for by Lift College)

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About Lift College

Lift College is a fully online UK education provider dedicated to A-Levels and GCSEs. Every course is designed, taught and assessed to give adult and independent learners a genuine second route into the qualifications employers, universities and colleges recognise. All teaching happens online. Learners study on our purpose-built online campus with a named UK tutor, structured modules, marked assignments and an AI Study Assistant that answers questions instantly and points learners to the exact page of the specification they need. There is no timetable to keep, no travel, and no fixed start date. Learners begin any day of the year, pause and resume when life gets busy, and move through the material at whatever pace works for them. Every course starts with a 7-day free trial. Learners get full access to the online campus, tutor support, and study materials from day one, and nothing is charged until the trial ends. After the trial, learners have a further 14-day refund period, so there is no financial risk in trying Lift College properly before committing. After that, courses run on a simple monthly subscription with exam entry included. There is no contract, no commitment, no exit fees, no credit checks, and no risk. Learners can cancel or pause at any time, for any reason, in a couple of clicks from their dashboard. Written exams are sat in person at established private-candidate exam centres across England, with entry, venue and invigilation arranged for the learner in advance. Every A-Level and GCSE is delivered to the same awarding-body specifications, and results in the same certificates, as those awarded in schools and colleges. UKPRN 10102267.

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