A-Level in Further Mathematics

Students can take this course to support entry to Higher Education in Mathematics and is now almost universally a requirement at top universities for Mathematic degrees. Related areas such as Engineering, Economics and Science or more general Higher Education courses find it highly desirable.

This course is very challenging but enjoyable and does require consistent hard work. Students who study Further Mathematics have to also study Mathematics.

The A Level is linear being assessed in three exams at the end of Year 13.

Full A Level content includes Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions and Differential equations.

• Paper 1 – Pure 33%
• Paper 2 – Pure 33%
• Paper 3 – Applied 33%

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have 5 GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4. For this course this must include Mathematics at a Grade 8 or above and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above.

With further training, students may enter a career related to Mathematics covering a wide spectrum of modern jobs in almost every field. This is a recognised qualification that will help students to develop the skills, understanding and knowledge sought by employers across many industries, especially in the science, technology, economic and engineering sectors.

An A level qualification in Mathematics is highly regarded by prospective employers and universities alike, as being a good indicator of a logical and analytical mind. Mathematics and Further Mathematics are almost essential for students wishing to follow a Mathematical degree course, but both A levels are valuable for all Science and Engineering courses. Mathematics A levels are applicable for the following career areas: engineering, actuarial work, meteorology, finance, medicine, nursing, sports, the transport industry, computing, including writing games, accountancy, economics, business, banking, air traffic control, retail management, architecture, surveying, cartography, Psychology, teaching and more.