Further Mathematics A-Level

Further Mathematics A-Level is a rigorous and robust mathematics qualification which is taken in conjunction with

or after taking Mathematics A-Level. The content of the examinations paper builds on the learnings of Mathematics A-Level with further exploration of topics such as: proof, complex numbers, matrices,  polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions, further algebra and functions, further calculus, further vectors and differential equations. 

Key Skills Acquired

Advanced mathematical knowledge and skills, logic, proof and mathematical modelling, mathematical problem solving, mathematical reasoning, reading and comprehending mathematical arguments, construct mathematical diagrams. 

Prerequisites

Higher level Maths at GCSE (or equivalent) is required with the additional study of Mathematics A-Level

Complimentary A-Levels

Mathematics (compulsory), Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounting, Information Technology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Geography, Accounting, History, Modern Languages, Economics, Business Studies, Design & Technology, Law, Philosophy. 

Typical Assessment

Examinations. 

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, OCR, CCEA, WJEC, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE), Pearson Edexcel (International)

Career Options

Computer science, academia, medicine, veterinary, dentistry, sciences,  education, engineering, technology, finance & banking, data science, actuarial science, economics, statistics, programming, meteorology, civil service, local government, architecture. 

UK Universities Include

University of Kent, University of Liverpool, University of East Anglia, University of Southampton, University of Manchester, University of Sussex, University of Exeter, Aston University, University of Leeds, University of Bristol, University of Glasgow, University of Plymouth, University of Nottingham, University of Aberdeen, University of Sheffield, Loughborough University, University of Surrey, University of Reading, Heriot-Watt University, University of St Andrews, University of Hull, University of York, University College London (UCL), University of Leicester, Imperial College London, University of Essex, Cardiff University, University of Portsmouth, Queen Mary University of London, University of Warwick, University of Lancaster, University of Durham, University of Strathclyde, King's College London, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Bath, University of Birmingham, Newcastle University, University of Edinburgh