Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

The content of the course is varied and challenging and as the content becomes more advanced, the ways it can be applied to real-life situations become more apparent which always makes the subject more interesting. Further mathematics allows students with a passion for mathematics to broaden and deepen their knowledge in equal measure. We get to cover topics that are brand new to students and have interesting uses in industry. For example, complex numbers are precursors to objects in computing that allow game developers to keep track of the player in 3D environments, while volumes of revolution are used frequently in product design. Moreover, students looking to study mathematics beyond KS5 will find further mathematics provides an excellent stepping-stone to university mathematics courses. Some universities may give reduced offers for students with further maths.