Further Mathematics
If you are especially keen on Mathematics you will really enjoy the full A-level in Further Mathematics. It is a challenging qualification, but students who do it usually find it is their favourite subject.
Further Mathematics qualifications are prestigious and are strongly welcomed by universities. Students that do Further Mathematics are really demonstrating a strong commitment to their studies, as well as learning mathematics that is very useful for any maths-related degree
As well as teaching you about new topics such as matrices and complex numbers that are vital in maths-related degrees, studying Further Mathematics will also boost your performance in the standard AS/A-level Mathematics. You will find the first year mathematics element of any maths-related degree course far more straightforward if you have studied Further Mathematics.
It's useful to think of AS Further Mathematics as mainly broadening your knowledge and understanding outside what is covered in the standard AS/A-level Mathematics and A2 Further Mathematics as both broadening and deepening your knowledge and understanding, beyond standard A-level Mathematics.
The course extends the work as described in A-Level Mathematics. Students must study three more modules including FP1 to gain AS in Further mathematics. To gain an A-Level in Further Mathematics students must study six modules
Module options include FP1, FP2 and FP3 in pure maths, M2 and M3 in Mechanics and S2 and S3 in Statistics
A minimum of grade-A in GCSE Mathematics.
You must also be recommended by your Mathematics teacher.
And really have a passion for the subject!
