Mathematics (Further)

Course summary

Students who are interested in Further Mathematics A-level should talk to the Head of Mathematics for details of the course. Further Mathematics is only available to pupils who have gained a very high grade in either GCSE Mathematics or IGCSE Mathematics (level 8 or above is expected). Further Mathematics is a fully taught A-level and has the same lesson allocation as that for any other A-level. The course consists of a compulsory Pure Mathematics element which comprises 50% of the entire course. This addresses topics such as Complex Numbers, Matrices, Polar Coordinates and Further Calculus. It is designed to broaden the spectrum of Mathematical knowledge and to provide a sound footing in preparation for a mathematical based degree.