Further Maths A Level

Course Content

Further Maths develops the content from A Level Maths and introduces new and more complex mathematical concepts. In the Further Pure Maths you will study: matrices, complex numbers, hyperbolic functions, higher order linear and non-linear differential equations, co-ordinate systems including polar co-ordinates. There will also be two option papers which will include further study in mechanics and decision maths. Decision maths is the process of applying algorithms to practical problems including linear programming and optimisation, critical path analysis and algorithms on graphs and networks.

Assessment

Paper 1 1 ½ hour exam – Further Pure Mathematics 1 25% of A Level Paper 2 1 ½ hour exam – Further Pure Mathematics 2 25% of A Level Paper 3 1 ½ hour exam – Option 1 Paper 4 1 ½ hour exam – Option 2

Career Opportunities

Students with maths qualifications are highly sought after for both university and professional roles including: academic research, accountancy, aerospace & defence, automotive, biosciences, chemicals, construction, consultancies, education, environment, exploration geophysics, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, IT & computing, manufacturing, media, metals & minerals, operational research, pharmaceuticals, recruitment.

Entry Requirements

Grade 8 in Maths GCSE Further Maths is an excellent preparation for university and students who have studied it to at least AS Level are looked upon very favourably by top universities