A Level Further Mathematics
Do you want to explore sophisticated mathematical ideas and concepts? A Level Further Mathematics is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study Pure Mathematics, Mechanics, Statistics and Decision Mathematics which will enhance your skills and enable you to develop as an independent learner. Students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses at university including Physics, Engineering, Computer Science and Economics.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- LAFRMAT
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Course Location
- Langdale Road, Leyland
- Age Group
- School Leavers (16-18)
- Course Duration
- 2 years
- Overview
Further Maths A Level is not just for those who want to go on and study Maths at University. Anyone who enjoys Maths and thinks they might wish to study a Maths related degree at university should seriously consider the advantages of having an A Level inFurther Maths.
The Further Maths programme produces exceptional results. Most recently 82% of our students achieved a grade A* or A in their Maths A Level and 38% achieved an A* grade in their Further Maths A Level.
To complement the class-taught mathematics you will also have the opportunity to study additional material covering advanced mathematical concepts. This will further support and prepare you for your chosen degree course as well as developing the skills of independent, self-motivated study which are highly valued by universities.
Through our enrichment programme you have the chance to take problem solving to the next level.
You will add elegant techniques to your mathematical skill-set which will also be extremely useful for tackling entrance exams to prestigious universities such as Cambridge, Oxford and Warwick.
As a Further Maths student, you will study a wide variety of different areas of mathematics, including Pure, Mechanics and Statistics. Throughout the first year you will study the core ideas utilised in A Level Maths coupled with elements of Applied Mathematics. This will equip you with the mathematical foundations required to approach the second year Further Maths course with competence and confidence where you will study Further Pure and Further Applied Mathematics. At the end of the two year course you will have achieved an A Level in Mathematics and an A Level in Further Mathematics.
- Entry Requirements
For our A Level programme our entry requirements are a minimum of 5x Grade 5.
*Please note that A Level English requires a Level 6 in GCSE English
*Please note that A Level Maths requires a Level 6 in GCSE Maths
*Please note that A Level Sciences require a Level 6 in GCSE Maths and Science
- How will I be assessed?
100% written examination.
- Progression Pathway
Mathematics is a key component of many jobs and degree courses, from Genetics and Geography to Economics, Finance, Accountancy and Computing. The Further Mathematics course will considerably develop your problem-solving skills helping you to make a smooth transition on to any degree or training programme containing mathematical elements.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
