Further mathematics
A-level
One-year AS/two-year A-level
Further mathematics is designed to enable you to study a wide range of options in pure mathematics, mechanics, statistics, discrete and decision mathematics. You will focus on solving problems and how certain methods can be applied in areas of engineering and computing.
Required qualifications
Five or more A*–C grades at GCSE including English language. You must also be taking A-level mathematics and have a grade A at higher tier GCSE mathematics. This is a challenging A-level which you are strongly advised to research well before choosing as one of your subject options. You need to be very interested in mathematics and you must have strong algebraic skills.
What will I study?
The course will focus on:
- decision and discrete mathematics
- pure mathematics including higher levels of calculus
- complex numbers and matrices
- advanced statistics and/or mechanics.
On the course you will:
- learn through discussion with your peers
- have the opportunity to develop your use of a graphical calculator.
Method of assessment
All six units are assessed by examinations.
What will I be able to progress to?
AS/A-level further mathematics fits well with almost any combination of subjects and offers progression opportunities to a range of degrees or careers. If you are considering a degree in mathematics, physics, engineering or computing at a highly competitive university you are strongly advised to study further mathematics to at least AS-level. Please note that further mathematics is not suitable for students intending to study medicine at university.
Other information
You can opt to study AS-level further mathematics in your second year.
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