FURTHER MATHEMATICS

WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

This is an A-Level that can only be taken in addition to taking Maths A-Level. All Further Maths pupils must take A-Level Maths as well.

To study Further Maths, you need to really enjoy Maths as you will be studying it in more depth and detail. This course is designed to stretch and challenge pupils and prepare them for university courses in mathematics and related quantitative and scientific subjects. Further Maths is a very sought-after qualification by leading universities and employers.

TOPICS OF STUDY AT A-LEVEL

The A-Level areas of study - Pure Maths, Statistics and Mechanics - continue, but are studied to a higher level. For instance, imaginary and complex numbers are introduced. These are used in fractals as below.

WHAT THIS SUBJECT MIGHT LEAD TO:

Many A-Level further mathematicians pursue their love of the subject at degree-level. Research has linked the study of A-Level Further Maths to the highest salaries later in life. It is a very soughtafter qualification by both leading universities and employers.

Careers available to top maths pupils include everything from investment analyst, robotics engineeer and statistician to financial trader, jet pilot and data scientist.

Opportunities Beyond The Classroom

We enter pupils for the Senior Mathematical Challenge and take a team to the Senior Team Challenge competition.

Suggested Entrance Requirement

For entry to Further Mathematics: Grade 8 or 9 at (I)

GCSE. Nearly all Further Mathematicians will have completed Level 2 Further Maths in Year 11. If in doubt about your suitability, please contact the Head of Maths.