This course enables you to study for a second A level called further mathematics, alongside the single mathematics A level. In your first year, you will study both A-level mathematics and AS further mathematics alongside 2 other subjects, meaning you will study four subjects in total. At the end of the first year, you will sit an AS examination which is worth 40% of an A level. After the first year, you have the option to finish further mathematics if you want to with the AS qualification and just complete your maths A level in year 2, or carry on with further mathematics in the second year to complete the courses in mathematics and further mathematics, leading to two full A levels. This course gives you the opportunity to broaden your study of mathematics to include more pure mathematics plus a choice of options. It provides an excellent background for studying mathematics, science subjects or engineering at university.
• You should have at least a grade 8 in GCSE maths. • You also need a passion for learning mathematics. • The general college entry requirements for A levels also apply - you need mostly 5s or higher across your GCSEs and ideally a 4 at GCSE English language.
AS further mathematics is examined in two 1 hour 40 minute exam papers at the end of year 12. A level further mathematics is examined in four 1½ hour exam papers at the end of year 13. As further maths must be taken as a fourth subject, all further maths students will sit external AS exams at the end of the first year and therefore have the option not to continue to the second year.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Prospect Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 8JX |
This course enables you to study for a second A level called further mathematics, alongside the single mathematics A level. In your first year, you will study both A-level mathematics and AS further mathematics alongside 2 other subjects, meaning you will study four subjects in total. At the end of the first year, you will sit an AS examination which is worth 40% of an A level. After the first year, you have the option to finish further mathematics if you want to with the AS qualification and just complete your maths A level in year 2, or carry on with further mathematics in the second year to complete the courses in mathematics and further mathematics, leading to two full A levels. This course gives you the opportunity to broaden your study of mathematics to include more pure mathematics plus a choice of options. It provides an excellent background for studying mathematics, science subjects or engineering at university.
• You should have at least a grade 8 in GCSE maths. • You also need a passion for learning mathematics. • The general college entry requirements for A levels also apply - you need mostly 5s or higher across your GCSEs and ideally a 4 at GCSE English language.
AS further mathematics is examined in two 1 hour 40 minute exam papers at the end of year 12. A level further mathematics is examined in four 1½ hour exam papers at the end of year 13. As further maths must be taken as a fourth subject, all further maths students will sit external AS exams at the end of the first year and therefore have the option not to continue to the second year.