Further Mathematics A-Level must be studied alongside the standard Mathematics A-Level. There is one compulsory paper and then a range of further topics to select from.

Areas which you will cover include:

• Further Pure Mathematics. An exciting part of Maths which introduces you to imaginary numbers, parabolic and hyperbolic equations, matrices and proof by induction. It is extremely rewarding, but not for the faint hearted.
• Further Mechanics
• Further Statistics
• Discrete Mathematics

What skills will the course help you to develop?

• Fluency in the key mathematics topics for science and engineering
• Organising and presenting a structured and logical argument
• Confidence in mastering challenging ideas and overcoming difficulties
• Thinking in an abstract and symbolic way

How is the course assessed?

The course is assessed through exams only, with four exams taken for a full A-Level  at the end of the two year course. Paper one covers all Further Pure Mathematics with papers two, three and four giving options of topics including extension of Further Pure Mathematics, Further Mechanics, Further Statistics and Discrete Mathematics. Paper one is worth 144 marks

(50%) and is a 2 hour and 40 minute exam, with papers two, three and four all worth 60 marks each and are 1 hour and 15 minutes exams.

What are the entry requirements?

To take two Maths A-Levels you need to really enjoy solving mathematical problems and want to devote a significant amount of time to it. A Grade 8/9 at GCSE is essential.

What do students who study this course go on to do?

It is becoming more and more common for Universities to request Further Maths as one of their core requirements in subjects such as Mathematics, Engineering and Physics. In addition, any students wanting to study any of these subjects will find these more challenging courses more manageable if they have studied Further Maths.