Having a qualification in Maths and English will open doors to numerous personal and professional benefits. Here’s why these subjects are invaluable to your future:
- Boost Your Career Prospects
Having a qualification in Maths and English is now a requirement for most jobs and lots of Universities. With a pass (grade 4) or above for both core subjects, you will immediately increase your job opportunities, become a more competitive candidate to potential employers and have the chance to progress on to University.
Chandrika continued studying to achieve her Maths GCSE during her time at College. After a lot of perseverance and overcoming her challenges, on her sixth attempt she was delighted to pass with a grade 4 meaning could progress onto Canterbury Christ Church University to study Child Nursing.
- Apply Knowledge to Your Other Studies
Maths and English is embedded in every subject area and you won’t even realise it. Whether you’re calculating budgets, forming coherent arguments in essays, analysing data, reading information or even considering formulas and percentages, you will be using a baseline knowledge of Maths and English to do so.
It’s important to have a fundamental knowledge of these subjects so that you can excel in your studies. When mixing dyes in Hair and Beauty, learning about voltage in Construction and the Built Environment, or following healthcare plans in Health, Care and Science, you will be drawing on the skills you’ve learnt within Maths and English subconsciously.
- Stronger Academic Performance
It’s important to have a good Maths and English understanding to excel a range of subjects and courses.
If you’d like to work in Science, Engineering or Plumbing, it is important to have a fundamental understanding of Maths. An advanced English knowledge is required for subjects that need strong research and interpretive skills, such as Law and Business.
Depending on what career you’d like to pursue, gaining Maths and English qualifications may become necessary to for you to get to where you’d like to be.
Weghata recently completed his Level 3 Electrical Installation course alongside studying for his GCSE Maths, in which he achieved a grade 4. Now that he has secured both qualifications, he is able to begin looking into an Apprenticeship with the Electrical Academy.
- Learn Adaptable Life Skills
Beyond the obvious career benefits, studying Maths and English can also help you in your everyday life. Not only will you be able to manage personal finances, taxes and budgets more effectively, you’ll also learn how to plan, communicate and even debate.
Studying Maths and English will also teach you to think logically and problem solve. You will be able to elevate your written and verbal communication and understand percentages and ratios.
These skills will help you grow stronger in all aspects of life, often without you even realising.
In short, studying Maths and English gives you a competitive edge and equips you with life skills that go well beyond the classroom.
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