Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

The new A-Level is a 2 year course, with all exams taken at the end of the second year. There are 11 compulsory pure mathematics topics alongside two areas of applied mathematics. Discrete mathematics and mechanics will be the chosen options for all students. The pure content in Further Mathematics will enable you to build on your knowledge from A-level Mathematics and explore new areas of study (complex numbers, matrices, polar coordinates and hyperbolic functions). The mechanics unit will provide a much more extensive knowledge of this area of mathematics than in the standard A-level and you will have the opportunity to experience a completely new area of mathematics in the discrete mathematics unit. You will learn to use a wide range of calculator functions for work as diverse as matrices and complex numbers. Students who are wishing to extend their mathematical knowledge beyond A Level Mathematics. Students who are interested in complex algebraic proof and understanding. Students may pursue careers in engineering, science, teaching, business, computing, industry, finance and research.