Maths (further)

KS5
A Level
AS/A2

Introduction

This is the double option Maths choice, where you will study for two years and achieve two full A Levels in Maths. It broadens your mathematical skills and promotes deeper mathematical thinking. You will be introduced to interesting new areas of pure mathematics such as complex numbers and apply mathematics in a wider range of contexts.

Where does it lead?

Further Maths is an essential requirement for further study and careers in mathematics-rich subject area such as Engineering, Science, Computing, Economics or Mathematics itself.

Course details

Students cover the full A Level course to gain the Maths A Level and complete 4 exam papers for Further Pure:

AS

Paper 1 - Further Pure Mathematics.
Paper 2 - Students take one of the following four options:
Further Pure, Further Statistics, Further Mechanics, Decision Maths.

A2

Papers 1 and 2 - Cover the core part of Further Maths.
Paper 3 and 4 - There will be the opportunity to cover a mixture of Pure, Statistics, Mechanics or Decision Topics.
 

Examination Board
Edexcel
Entry Requirements
English GCSE 4+ Required?
Yes
Maths GCSE 4+ Required?
Yes
Additional Entry Requirements
8+ GCSE Maths