Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

A-Level Further Mathematics is designed to broaden and deepen the mathematical knowledge and skills developed when studying A-Level Mathematics. It may be studied alongside A-Level Mathematics as a separate A-Level and provides a stimulating and challenging experience for those who enjoy the subject. Studying Further Maths will also significantly improve your performance in A-Level Maths. The course covers a variety of interesting and demanding topics such as Vectors, Calculus including differential equations, Polar Coordinates, Hyperbolic Functions, Matrices, and Complex Numbers, to name a few. Students will also study some Applied Maths which includes topics in both Mechanics and Statistics. First and foremost, you must enjoy maths to take Further Maths at A-Level. It is a challenging course, which will extend and deepen your knowledge and understanding beyond standard A-Level Mathematics. Further Mathematics qualifications are highly regarded and are welcomed by most universities. Students who take Further Mathematics are demonstrating a strong commitment to their studies, as well as learning mathematics that is very useful for any mathematically rich degree such as Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Physics, and, of course, Mathematics in its own right. Some prestigious university courses require you to have a Further Mathematics qualification and others may adjust their grade requirements more favorably to students with Further Mathematics.