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Qualifications are the academic gateway to employment opportunities, financial independence and the ability to shape your professional life around a subject or vocation you love.
By achieving qualifications, your life and subject skills are immediately visible to others. Employers can instantly see that you sit at the level of understanding they are looking for in their next hire, and if you have studied a specialist subject, they know you have the specific skillset required to do the job.
Certain qualifications are seen as more imperative than others, Maths and English being a prime example. This is because, without an understanding of these subjects, learners will struggle to succeed with any other form of academic qualification.
These subjects are first covered during our school years. If for whatever reason you don’t obtain these qualifications or the grade you needed, you will likely be wondering ‘Where can I retake my Maths and English?’ or ‘How to get better at Maths and English subjects?’
Many learners with these questions fear that retaking these subjects means they have to go back into the classroom to complete them. However, with the emergence of distance learning courses, you can now study Maths and English at home.
If you are asking yourself ‘Why is English and Maths so important anyway?’ you may be surprised to hear of the many ways these subjects will benefit your life.
This isn’t just in terms of ticking the box for higher level education courses and job opportunities, Maths and English skills are also incredibly important for your general wellbeing.
Studying and having a good understanding of Maths and English can be beneficial because:
You can study Maths and English courses in a physical college if you want to, but you don’t have to if this isn’t a learning environment that appeals to you.
Many people asking this question aren’t a fan of the idea of going back into a classroom to learn with others. This could be for numerous reasons, perhaps they get distracted easily, find the prospect of learning in a group daunting, or they want to study at their own pace and not have to wait for others to catch up.
A lot of people don’t have the transportation options available to them to make commuting to college feasible. Plus, there are people who have to juggle their studies with other commitments like childcare or work. All of these reasons and more see a massive number of prospective learners asking the question ‘Can you do Maths and English GCSE Online?’, as well as looking for online versions of other Maths and English courses.
The answer to this is, yes, you can study Maths and English GCSEs, A Levels, Functional Skills Courses and even Access to Higher Education Diplomas online! So, you can get the skills and grades you need comfortably from your own home.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges are one of the leading UK distance learning providers, delivering an array of long-distance learning courses in Maths and English at varying levels. Keep reading to discover some of the many ways you can study these subjects through our distance learning college.
GCSEs act as the first formal record of a person’s academic ability and potential. Often, people assume their relevance is just to provide the stepping stone from school to college, but they have a pivotal role in your life afterwards.
As they’re the minimum requirement and a barrier to entry for most jobs and university courses, they are arguably the most important qualifications you can achieve. A Levels can only get you so far. To get ahead you will need strong passes in the core GCSE subjects.
Luckily, distance learning GCSE Maths and English courses are available to make this a convenient process.
This online GCSE English Language course covers the Pearson GCSE (9-1) English Language qualification specification. Throughout the course, you will cover units on:
This online GCSE English Literature course will allow you to explore and enjoy classic literary texts, all the while developing essential communication skills. Throughout the course, you will study the following modules:
This online GCSE Mathematics course covers the Pearson GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Tier specification. This means you can get the maximum grade of a strong pass 5, which is equivalent to a high C grade in the new GCSE grading system.
During the course, you will learn all about:
Successful completion of these modules and the exam (included in this course option) will provide you with a GCSE in Foundation Tier Mathematics. This can help you go on to further and higher education programmes and can also give you access to some universities.
If you don’t have the Maths and English GCSEs you need for jobs or further and higher education programmes, a quick way to tick the Level 2 English and Maths qualification box is with Functional Skills Maths and English courses.
When studied at Level 2, Functional Skills Maths and English courses provide the equivalent to a grade C/4 GCSE. They are also much shorter to study, so provide an efficient option for anyone looking to retake these qualifications ahead of the next step in their journey.
These Maths and English courses are focused on providing you with a practical understanding of the subjects as opposed to going into detailed theory. So, they are also perfect for you if you need to get to grips with literacy and numeracy skills for everyday life.
This online English Functional Skills Level 2 – supported online course teaches you practical English skills, with the benefit of enhanced tutor support and the online exam required to pass included in the bundle.
During the course you will learn how to:
In this online Maths Functional Skills Level 2 – supported online course, you also have tutor support and the exam included, and you will learn the key elements of Maths that will be of most use to you in day-to-day life.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to use:
In traditional education, A Levels, when coupled with GCSEs, provided the key that unlocked degree level study opportunities in universities across the country. As such desirable core subjects, studying A Level Maths and English courses will put you in an excellent position to pursue most degree level subjects.
You can study your A Levels online through our distance learning courses:
In this more advanced English Language course, you will dive deeper into the makeup and structure of the English Language.
The modules you will complete include:
You will then go on to learn about:
Similarly, this online A Level English Literature course takes a more in-depth look at the rich history of English literature studies, through modules such as:
These continue with:
Through this online Maths A Level course, you will develop your understanding and learn how to present mathematical arguments through modules covering:
These modules successfully expand your understanding across the mathematics spectrum as they include lessons on the following topics:
Like Functional Skills, Access to Higher Education Diplomas provide an alternative qualification to those typically used in traditional education. This time, this is in replacement of A Levels, as an Access to HE Diploma is equivalent to three.
This means completing just one of these diplomas will help you meet university entry requirements. By studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma (English Studies), you will be able to access English courses – and those where English studies are beneficial – at university.
These courses are especially useful for learners who have been away from education for some time. This is because you initiate your studies by first covering units designed to prepare you for studying English at degree level.
These include:
Once you have mastered the learning elements within these, your studies will progress onto Level 3 exploration of English Language and Literature combined.
You will cover units on:
By covering both branches of English studies in one combined course, you will gain a well-rounded knowledge of both language constructs and literary analysis. This will make sure you are better prepared for degree level study and future employment opportunities.
No matter what type or level of Maths and English courses you want to study, Stonebridge Associated Colleges have an online course to help you achieve your goals.
Through distance education, UK learners can work towards obtaining the qualifications they need to progress from their homes or wherever suits them best.
No matter if you have children, a job or other commitments restricting you from learning on campus, you can learn now! Distance learning colleges open up the option for everyone to use education to realise their ambitions.
Find out more about our online Maths and English courses by calling on our Course Executives on 0121 392 8288 or contact us online.