Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

In your 18 hours per fortnight, you will learn all the components of the normal Maths A Level, including Mechanics and Statistics. For further mathematics you will also cover additional pure content, making up at least 50% of the further maths A level. The remainder of the content is made up of additional statistics and decisions, a relatively new area of mathematics. In the pure modules you will encounter topics that students studying the normal A Levels will never see, such as: Complex numbers, Linear Algebra and matrices, Polar coordinates, Differential Equations, Recursion Formulae, and Proof by Induction. In addition to the options available from the standard A Level, a further mathematician will ideally look towards a degree in a mathematical-based subject at university to further their understanding. Further Mathematicians progress into careers in many fields including finance, education, computing, engineering, insurance, and the actuarial professions. It was recently reported by the Department for Education that Further Mathematics is the most lucrative subject to study as it topped the leaderboard for earnings.