Mathematics (Further)
City of Portsmouth College - Portsmouth
02392383131
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2SA
Course summary

This course is for students who particularly enjoy mathematics or who are considering higher-level studies in maths, physics, engineering or computer science. Units include: • pure mathematics • discrete mathematics • statistics Develop your skills in algebra and in applied areas of mathematics. You will discover new topics such as complex numbers, matrices and vectors, and link algebraic processes with a geometric interpretation. You will develop your knowledge of probability and statistics as well as discrete mathematics. Some of the topics you will study are hypothesis testing, algorithms and graph theory. You will also further your knowledge of integration and differentiation. You could be invited to go to University Taster Days and take part in a mentoring scheme with other college or university students. You will also be able to take part in the Senior Maths Challenge (individual and/or team).

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language and a grade 7 or above in GCSE maths. You must also enroll on A Level pure mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

You will take three exams at the end of the first year and four exams at the end of the second year.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressTudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2SA