Student Story: Maths
Juan tells us about his Access course in Maths and Computing, and how he now can’t stop himself calculating…. Name: Juan Manuel Jaramillo Marin Course: Access to Maths and Computing Institution: Southwark College ‘I’m currently studying Access to Maths and Computing at Southwark College. Initially, I was interested in doing something like plumbing but since my grade at GCSE maths was good, I decided to go for it and study higher maths. I chose Southwark because I had already studied here for my GCSEs and liked it. What I enjoy most...

A whole new level
From maths to media , sport to sociology - AS and A level qualifications come in a wide range of subjects and are a popular choice for many students on completing their GCSEs. They are usually classroom based and take one to two years to complete full time, but there are also options to take A levels and AS levels part time.   For those unfamiliar with the terms, AS stands for Advanced Subsidiary and A stands for Advanced. You can take AS levels on their own or as the first part of an A level. A levels are longer and go into more depth than AS levels. They are both...