Mathematics (Further)
Course summary
Students who are considering Mathematics at degree level or mathematically intensive courses such as Physics and computer programming. Students who are interested in developing their understanding of Mathematics, particularly in terms of improving their understanding of algebra, geometry and applied areas of Mathematics. If you are considering studying maths (or Physics) at University, then you are very likely to need Further Mathematics at A-Level. Further Mathematics AS is also an excellent option for students who intend to study competitive courses at top universities such as medicine. In the core course you will study, matrices, complex numbers, vectors and series.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Further Mathematics | Grade 6 in Further Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
For A Level courses applicants will need six 4-9 grades including English and Mathematics with a minimum of a grade 6 in their chosen relevant subjects. Students wishing to study Mathematics at A Level must have a grade 7 at GCSE. Grade 7 for AS (must be studied alongside three other subjects) Grade 7 for A2 (can be taken as part of three subjects)
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Assessment
You will complete all the examinations for A-level mathematics as well as those below. A Level Further Maths Examinations AS: The examinations are equally weighted across three papers and are from the MEI OCR specification; -Core Pure paper, 60 marks, 1h 15mins -Options (any two of the following six): Y411 Mechanics a Y412 Statistics a Y413 Modelling with Algorithms Y414 Numerical Methods Y415 Mechanics b1 Y416 Statistics b, these are 60 marks, 1h 15 mins.
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