Further Mathematics - A Level (Edexcel)

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A Level Further Mathematics builds on your love of mathematics, algebra and problem solving, expanding beyond the standard Maths curriculum. You will learn about new and intriguing topics such as imaginary numbers, matrices, groups and number theory as well as extend your knowledge of calculus and coordinate geometry.

This course is available for international students, if you are applying as an international student please click here.

Topics covered can include:

• Complex numbers
• Roots of polynomials
• Matrices and transformations
• Sequences and series
• Proof by induction
• Matrices and inverses
• Further calculus
• Complex numbers and geometry
• Vectors and 3D space
• Inequalities
• Coordinate systems
• Trigonometry
• Vectors
• Numerical methods
• Discrete random variables
• Discrete distributions
• Chi-squared numbers
• Work, energy and power
• Impulse and momentum
• Maclaurin series
• Polar coordinates
• Further calculus
• Applications of integration
• First order differential equations
• Second order differential equations

Sixth Form College

You will need:

• Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language
• Grade 8 or above in GCSE Maths
• Three further GCSEs at grade 4 or above

If you wish to study 4 A Levels, you will need 7 GCSEs at grade 7 or above, including two at grade 8.

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that A Levels are suitable for them.

This subject must be studied in combination with Maths.

When applying for an A Level programme at our Sixth Form College, please refer to the general entry requirements on our A Level courses page as well as the subject-specific details listed above.

Assessment is by examination at the end of the course. There will be two exams on the core aspects of the course and two exams on further pure mathematics.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

A Levels are widely regarded as the standard entry qualification for top universities in the UK, and the rest of the world. Many of our students go on to study for a degree at the university of their choice, with some choosing to progress into apprenticeships or other employment.

Further Maths is a challenging qualification, which both extends and deepens your knowledge and understanding beyond the standard A Level Mathematics. If you enjoy mathematics, it provides a challenge and a chance to explore new and more sophisticated mathematical concepts. You will also study further applications of mathematics in mechanics, statistics and decision mathematics.

Topics covered can include:

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Calculus
• Complex numbers
• Matrices
• Proof
• Hyperbolic functions
• Polar coordinates
• Differential equations

King's Cross centre

You will need:

• GCSE Maths at grade 7 or above
• GCSE English Language at grade 5 or above
• GCSE Science at grade 55 or above
• One further GCSE at grade 4 or above
• All students enrolled for A Level Further Mathematics must be enrolled on A Level Mathematics as one of their choices
• A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that A Levels are suitable for them.

When applying for an A Level programme at our King's Cross centre, please refer to the general entry requirements on our A Level Courses page as well as the subject-specific details listed above.

During the 1st year there will be 5 formal internal assessments which you will need to pass in order to progress into the 2nd year. At the end of the 2nd year there are three public examinations.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

If you are planning to study for a degree in areas such as as Engineering, Science, Computing, Finance, Economics, or perhaps Mathematics itself, you will benefit enormously from taking Further Mathematics, as it introduces new topics such as matrices and complex numbers that are vital in many of these degrees.