A Level: Further Mathematics

A Level in Further Mathematics is both deeper and broader than A level mathematics. As well as building on algebra and calculus introduced in A Level Mathematics, the A Level Further Mathematics core content introduces complex numbers and matrices, fundamental mathematical ideas with wide applications in mathematics, engineering, physical sciences and computing. The non-core content includes different options that can enable students to specialise in areas of mathematics that are particularly relevant to their interests and future aspirations. A Level Further Mathematics prepares students for further study and employment in highly mathematical disciplines that require knowledge and understanding of sophisticated mathematical ideas and techniques.

Over the two years you will study -

• Core Pure
• Mechanics
• Statistics
• Modelling with Algorithms

The full course specification can be found at: OCR A-Level Further Maths Spec

Students will be expected to have met St Paul’s entry requirements of 2 Grade 5’s and 4 Grade 4’s. A minimum of grade 4 in English and Maths is essential for all courses.

Further Mathematics has an additional entry requirement of GCSE Maths at a minimum of grade 7 to study A level Maths AND A level Further Maths.

It is not possible to study A level Further Maths without studying A level Maths.

Further Maths has wide applications in industry, business, finance, science, technology and many others.

There are a number of degree courses where A-level Further Maths is favoured — including Chemistry, Maths, Medicine and some Engineering programmes