Statistics

What is A-Level Statistics?

A-Level Statistics is a branch of Mathematics that it is also becoming a bigger and more important subject on its own. Our A level Statistics programme is all about the collection, analysis and interpretation of data, to make better educated decisions.

Whether it’s determining how much stock a supermarket needs or assessing the effectiveness of a new drug, statistics is key in handling uncertainty and variability. This branch of mathematics is widely applied in fields such as finance, medicine and weather forecasting.

What Will You Study in A-Level Statistics?

A-Level Statistics builds on the statistics and probability components of GCSE Maths. You will develop the ability to interpret real-world data and make informed decisions based on statistical evidence.
The topics you will study include:

Probability theory and distributions
Hypothesis tests for the mean and proportions
Experimental design and ANOVA
Sampling and confidence intervals

For this course, the Casio fx-CG100 calculator is highly recommended and can be purchased through the College at a discounted price once the course begins.

What Next after Completing A-Level Statistics?

After completing A-Level Statistics, many students find that their skills are valuable across a wide spectrum of degree courses.

These include:

Biology
Business Analytics
Geography
Psychology

A qualification in Statistics opens doors to various career paths, such as:

Actuary
Government or Environmental Statistician
Pharmaceutical or Medical Statistician
Sports Statistician
Forensic Statistician
Accountant
Biometrician
School Teacher or University Lecturer

What is the Exam Board for A-Level Statistics?

Our Statistics A-Level programme is assessed by the Edexcel exam board. They are a well-regarded provider of academic qualifications across the UK.

What are the Entry Requirements for A-Level Statistics?

To enrol in the A-Level Statistics course, you’ll need at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above. This includes a grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. These requirements make sure you have the necessary credentials to succeed in the course.

At Cardinal, there is the option to enrol in the Mixed Programme. This route lets you combine A-Levels with BTEC qualifications.

For students who aren’t predicted five grade 5s, this pathway provides opportunities to adapt your studies to suit your strengths and academic goals.

What other subjects go well with this subject?

Psychology, Biology, Maths, Business Studies, Economics, PE, Geography and Sociology are all popular courses to study alongside A-Level Statistics.

What Enrichment is on offer in this subject?

Students have a variety of opportunities available to them outside of the classroom, this includes things such as Student Membership of the Royal Statistical Society, Online talks by the Office for National Statistics, Maths Inspiration Roadshow and Chess Club.

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