Further Mathematics A-level
Further Mathematics is an A-level qualification which both broadens and deepens the mathematics covered in A-level Maths. Any student considering a degree in a maths rich subject such as engineering, sciences, computing, finance or economics should seriously consider Further Maths.
Further Mathematics is taught alongside A-level Maths.
Why Further Mathematics?
There are many reasons - a few are:
- Students taking Further Mathematics overwhelmingly find it to be an enjoyable, rewarding, stimulating and empowering experience.
- For someone who enjoys Mathematics, it provides a challenge and a chance to explore new and more sophisticated mathematical concepts.
- It enables students to distinguish themselves as able mathematicians in the university and employment market.
- Some prestigious university courses will only accept students with Further Mathematics on Maths-based degrees.
- Studying Further Maths boosts students' performance in A-level Mathematics.
- 33% of all universities mention Further Maths as desirable or essential for a Mathematics degree and for those universities in the Russell Group, this proportion is 65% (May 2012).
- Many universities are now encouraging students to take Further Maths if they wish to study Maths-related subjects such as engineering, sciences, computing or technology.
Any special requirements?
To study Further Mathematics you need to have obtained at least a grade 8 at GCSE.
What will I study?
- In Year 12 you will cover Core Pure 1 and in Year 13 Core Pure 2. These contain the topics which are ideal to help with any Maths based degrees including all the engineering ones. These papers are compulsory.
- The rest of the course is optional and so we choose which applied units we sit so that they complement the students other A levels. For Example we can do Decision one and Further Mechanics if there are a lot of Physics students.
- Further Units can be studied by the students if they wish so the minimum number of exams sat will be 4 these being Core Pure 1 and 2 (two papers) and then two further papers covering the applied option.
Purpose and Provision
Download a copy of the Mathematics Departments Purpose and Provision document here.
Curriculum Map
Download a copy of the Mathematics Departments Curriculum Map document here.