Further Mathematics

Why study this subject?

Further Mathematics will introduce you to new and interesting mathematical concepts. It will also help to develop your problem solving skills, which will help to boost your performance in A level mathematics. If you plan to apply for a degree that has a high mathematical content, an AS or A level in Further Mathematics will give your application additional value.

What can you expect from this A level?

Further Mathematics is divided into Core Pure Mathematics, Further Mechanics, and Decision Mathematics. Core Pure Mathematics extends A level maths content, covering topics like proof, complex numbers, and differential equations. Further Mechanics builds on A level mechanics, focusing on momentum, energy, and elastic collisions. Decision Mathematics explores algorithms, graph theory, critical path analysis, and linear programming, with connections to Computer Science.

What can you do with a qualification in this subject?

Further Mathematics is a useful course for degrees in sciences, engineering, statistics and computing, as well as mathematics itself. There is also a wide range of career opportunities including roles in engineering, data analysis, actuarial science, finance, and economics.

Assessment

The subject is assessed fully through exams. For the AS qualification, there are 2 exams at the end of Year 12. Both exams are 1 hour 40 minutes long. The first assesses the core pure maths content and the second assesses the further mechanics and decision content. 

For the A level qualification there are 4 exams at the end of Year 13. 

All of the exams are 1 hour 30 minutes long. two of the exams cover the core pure content, one covers the further mechanics content and one covers the decision mathematical content.

Modules / Topics

Component 1

Core Pure Mathematics.

Component 2

Further Mechanics.

Component 3

Decision Mathematics.

Trips / Visits / Enrichment