Who is the course for?

Students must be studying the AS or A level Mathematics course in order to take Further Mathematics. A minimum grade A on the higher tier of entry at GCSE is required.

This course is designed for students who really enjoy Mathematics and want to widen their experience. It is designed to both deepen and broaden their Mathematical knowledge.

In particular, the course is highly suitable for students who wish to study Mathematics at University, or who envisage a career which has a large Mathematical content.

The course is designed to develop a wide range of ideas alongside A or AS level Mathematics.

Having a qualification in Further Mathematics in addition to your A or AS level Mathematics will give you an advantage in a great variety of career options.

The greater experience of the sophisticated algebraic, statistical and mechanical ideas will increase your ability to succeed in Higher Education courses which make use of this level of Mathematics.

Content outline

The course is made up of 6 equally weighted units, with AS level consisting of the first 3 of these.

There are 3 Pure Mathematics units which introduce ideas such as complex numbers, matrices and differential equations, and which also expand the algebraic and calculus work of A and AS level Mathematics.

Students will also study 3 Applied Mathematics units, with the possibility of studying Advanced Statistics, Advanced Mechanics or a second Decision Mathematics unit.

The units offered are reviewed regularly to meet student needs. As with the A level and AS level, Maths support is available outside lessons.