ED6 Sixth Form
Course overview
Mathematics in Context is real life maths for real life problems. Explore mathematical concepts the way that the professionals do, exploring theory and immediately applying this to a real life scenario/career where it would be present.
It covers: Applications of Statistics, Probability, Linear Programming and Sequences and Growth.
Topics
• Applications of Statistics
• Probability
• Linear Programming
• Sequences and Growth
Job opportunities after this course
• Accountant
• Engineer
• Statistician
• Psychologist
... and more!
Further study options after this course
This course, in conjunction with your A Levels, is designed to help you progress onto university to study on a range of degree subjects.
Entry requirements
You will need 5 A-C (9-4) grades at GCSE and a minimum of a grade C (5) in GCSE Maths.
Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.
Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.
How is this course assessed?
The qualification is 100% exam based, and you would sit two papers in the summer of that academic year, or 2nd year if you choose to take mathematics in context over two years.
When does the course start?
September 2025
Length of course
2 years. Full time alongside other A Level subjects.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
