Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

Further Mathematics is a course designed for the particularly able Mathematician. Students taking this course usually fit into one of three categories: those who want to study Mathematics at university, those who might be contemplating an Oxbridge course for which some Mathematics might be a requirement and those students who enjoy Mathematics and wish to be intellectually challenged. The course is highly regarded by university admissions tutors of all disciplines. Students who have studied Further Mathematics will acquire skills and knowledge that can be applied in many fields. In addition to the acquisition of mathematical skills, students will develop their powers of reason and logic, and their communication skills. Because these skills are transferable, the worth of having studied Further Mathematics is universally recognised. As well as being an excellent intellectual challenge for anyone, this course is invaluable for those who wish to study Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science courses, Economics or Actuarial Science. Even the best universities have relatively few pupils with a good mathematical background applying to them and such pupils (particularly Further Mathematicians) tend to receive many attractive offers from universities and, later on, from employers. In recent years, many of the students taking Further Mathematics have gained Oxbridge places and anyone considering applying to a top university to study a subject with substantial mathematical content would be well advised to give serious thought to taking this option. Students who wish to study mathematical subjects at some universities, notably Oxford, Cambridge and Warwick, may be required to sit extra examinations (OMAT, STEP or AEA). We provide support and tuition for such students.