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A-Level Further Mathematics

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Start Date:	Duration:	Level:	Study mode:	Course Location:	Course Type:
September	2 Years	Level 3	Full-Time	Bede Campus	A-Levels	Apply	Enquire

What’s it all about?

For those passionate about mathematics and aspiring to excel in fields like engineering or physics, studying A-Level Further Mathematics offers an enriching academic journey. This course delves deeper into mathematical concepts, revisiting GCSE topics with greater depth and introducing advanced subjects such as complex numbers and matrices. It's an excellent opportunity to enhance your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Notably, some of the UK's top universities consider Further Mathematics essential for certain degree programmes, making this course a strategic choice for ambitious students.

What do you need to apply for the course?

You will need 5 GCSE's at grade 5-9, including grade 7 in Maths

*Course costs

Study level	Cost	Additional fees
16-18	Free	All students studying A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics will require a scientific calculator suitable for A-Level study – our recommended model is the Casio fx-991EX ClassWiz (currently priced between £25 and £30) model.

How will you be assessed?

You will be studying the Pearson/Edexcel A-Level Further Mathematics specification. Teaching is primarily classroom based and delivered through a progressive combination of theory-based lecture sessions, participation in engaging problem-solving activities and independent study.

Topics include: advanced use of complex numbers, matrix algebra, calculus techniques (including differential equations), as well as important extensions to algebra, trigonometry and numerical methods. In addition, you will see how these techniques are applied to important static and kinetic problems in mechanics.

During your course, you will be assessed regularly by your lecturer to ensure that you are making good progress and to help with any difficulties you may have. At the end of the course, you will sit four externally assessed exam papers:

- Core Pure Mathematics 1
- Core Pure Mathematics 2
- Further Pure Mathematics 1
- Further Mechanics 1

Maths & English

English and mathematics are very important subjects and will equip you with key skills that will help you to achieve your best in your a-level studies and progression towards your future career. In order to study a-level further mathematics, you will need to have achieved GCSE mathematics at a minimum of grade 7.

Time commitments

Our A Level programmes allow you to choose multiple subjects, enabling you to study 3–4 A Levels over two years or combine them with equivalent vocational qualifications, with each subject taught for 4 hours and 30 minutes per week across three separate lessons and your timetable determined by your chosen subjects (provided at the start of the academic year).
Although you are not required to be on campus when you do not have a timetabled lesson, we strongly recommend making effective use of our learning facilities and resources during these periods to stay on top of your work.

Modules

Modules in this subject include:

-Core Pure Mathematics 1
- Core Pure Mathematics 2
- Further Pure Mathematics 1
- Further Mechanics 1

What’s next?

For those passionate about mathematics and aspiring to excel in fields like engineering or physics, studying A-Level Further Mathematics offers an enriching academic journey. This course delves deeper into mathematical concepts, revisiting GCSE topics with greater depth and introducing advanced subjects such as complex numbers and matrices. It’s an excellent opportunity to enhance your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Notably, some of the UK’s top universities consider Further Mathematics essential for certain degree programmes, making this course a strategic choice for ambitious students.