Mathematics (Further)
Winstanley College - Wigan
01695633244
Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF
Course summary

Further Maths delves into new and challenging abstract concepts. Through this exploration, your deeper conceptual understanding will enable you to smoothly progress onto mathematically rigorous university courses. Pure content: You will use mathematical argument, language, and proof to solve more abstract mathematical problems. In addition to the content of A-level Maths, you will study the concepts of complex numbers, matrices, polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions and differential equations. These topics are used to model a variety of real-world problems which you will explore in great depth. Mechanics and statistics: You will deepen the understanding gained in the mechanics and statistics content of A-level Maths and learn how to solve problems relating to circular motion, elasticity, and energy and how to model with a variety of probability distributions both continuous and discrete. Where could it take me? Mathematical skills are useful for a variety of careers and degrees. Some of these include science, finance, social science, architecture, and many more! Examples of careers that students have embarked on with A-levels in Maths and Further Maths include pilot, accountant, chemical engineer, actuary, teacher, medical professional, computer programmer, architect, and many more.

Entry requirements

44 points or more from their best 8 GCSE results. One level 2 vocational qualification of equivalent value to a GCSE may be counted towards the best eight.

How you'll be assessed

Three 2-hour papers at the end of the second year which are equally weighted. Paper 1 and paper 2 are further pure maths, paper 3 is applied mathematics (mechanics and statistics).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWigan
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWinstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF