Further Maths

Course summary

Strong mathematicians can finish with two A Levels – one in Mathematics and the other in Further Mathematics. Further Mathematics students will be taught in a separate group from the single Mathematics students, thus allowing for a pace of learning more suited to this extra course. Studying for this additional qualification will allow students to gain greater breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of the subject. Clearly this ‘double’ qualification is an extremely powerful one for those strong enough mathematically to study it. Although it is rarely a stated requirement for entry to courses in higher education it is highly recommended that students have studied it if they intend to study Mathematics, Engineering or certain scientific courses at some universities. Indeed, some students may find themselves at a disadvantage if they apply for such courses without having studied Further Mathematics at A Level. CAREERS Students who have studied these subjects have gone on to do a wide variety of courses using Maths and Further Maths. These include Maths, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Theoretical Physics, Natural Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics & Cosmology. This can lead to a variety of careers, such as Engineering, Accountancy, Actuary, Banking, Computing, to name a few.