For your A level you will study: Imaginary numbers. Yes, you read that correctly! What is a matrix and what are they used for? As it turns out, everything from whale population modelling to predicting where a subatomic particle might end up. A different co-ordinate system to your x-y axes called polar co-ordinates. Knowledge of this will allow you to study further co-ordinate systems which are much more useful for cylindrical or spherical symmetry (such as for a galaxy or in the turning components of a vehicle). Interpret and model the real world using Differential Equations, the equations which scientists use to describe our world. Electromagnetism, heat diffusion, sound, population modelling, climate modelling, general relativity, cosmology and quantum mechanics are all examples of phenomena or fields which we can understand with sets of differential equations. In some cases, we just need one equation! In addition, there will be opportunity to further study: “classical” mechanics, statistics, pure and decision mathematics. What it can lead to Careers in accountancy, engineering, data analysis, finance, meteorology and teaching