Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

Any student planning to take a mathematics-rich degree (this covers a very wide range of academic areas including engineering, sciences, computing, finance/ economics, statistics, operational research as well as mathematics itself) will benefit from taking further mathematics. For someone who enjoys mathematics, it provides a challenge and a chance to explore new and/or more sophisticated mathematical concepts. Students taking further mathematics overwhelmingly find it to be an enjoyable, rewarding, stimulating and empowering experience. It enables students to distinguish themselves as able mathematicians in the university and employment market. Students who are not planning to study for mathematics-rich degrees, but who are keen on mathematics will find further mathematics a very enjoyable course and having a further mathematics qualification identifies students as having excellent analytical skills, within whatever area they plan to study or work. The further mathematics course is a second A-level in mathematics and is always taken in combination with A-level mathematics, although the additional content is largely broader rather than more demanding.