Maths

What is the Course About?

We offer a range of maths courses for people who would like an up-to-date, recognised qualification in this subject or the opportunity to improve general understanding and skills.

Examples of the courses we offer include:

GCSE Maths

This course runs from September to June and we offer both daytime and evening options. Please note places are limited.

Example course topics include:

• Numbers and the number system

• Equations, formulae and identities

• Sequences, functions and graphs

• Geometry and trigonometry

• Vectors and transformation geometry

• Statistics and probability

Specification - Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Mathematics (Specification A) (4MA1)

This course (the 2023/24 academic year) is currently on a part-time basis of three hours per week - at the following times:

• Tuesday evening at 6pm - 9pm

• Wednesday evening at 6pm - 9pm

• Friday afternoon at 12pm - 3pm

Please note entry for the GCSE course for 23/24 is now closed. You can still register for a placement assessment for our 24/25 courses.

Community Maths

We also offer basic maths sessions to adults who wish to improve their skills with numeracy.

Sessions are held at Douglas, Castletown, Peel and Ramsey. Please note that the exact days, times and locations and to be confirmed.

Entry requirements

To apply for a maths course we will need to assess your current level of knowledge to ensure that the course is appropriate for you.

The placement assessment is all part of the service to ensure that students are given the best possible opportunity to develop new skills and succeed.

In some cases we may recommend that you attend our community maths sessions to upskill with a view to future progression onto one of our qualification based courses.

The maths assessment is completed online at UCM. You will be asked a series of short maths questions and it takes around 45 minutes.

Please see this link https://ucm.padlet.org/maths/help for supporting materials that you may wish to view prior to completing the maths placement assessment.

Please note entry for the GCSE course for 23/24 is now closed. You can still register for a placement assessment for our 24/25 courses.

To register for a placement assessment please visit https://prospect.ucm.ac.im/Page/Prospectus_CourseOverview?uio_id=10324 and select the Maths Placement assessment option.

Please note the placement assessment is for part time students only. If you are completing a full time course at UCM please speak to your course tutor for further information.

If you require further course information, please contact mail@ucm.ac.im