AS/A Level Further Mathematics


  • Start Date: 08/09/2025
  • Course is for: School Leaver
  • Course Length: 1 Year
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Further Mathematics is an AS/A level qualification designed to deepen and broaden the maths studied in AS/A level Mathematics.

If you choose Further Maths, you also take the Maths A Level, as there is commonality between the two subjects. 

Further Maths is particularly recommended for those wishing to study mathematics, engineering, sciences or computing at undergraduate level.

You will develop your mathematical knowledge by studying three overarching mathematical themes:

  • Mathematical argument, language and proof
  • Mathematical problem solving
  • Mathematical modelling

Within these themes you will study the following mathematical content:

  • Proof
  • Complex numbers
  • Matrices
  • Further algebra and functions
  • Further calculus
  • Further vectors
  • Polar coordinates
  • Hyperbolic functions
  • Differential equations

Required Entry Qualifications

In order to study A-levels with us, all students need to obtain a strong GCSE grade profile, averaging 6 x Grade 6s.

Individual subjects will also have their own specific requirements.

However, if you do not meet this profile, please still come to one of our enrolment events to discuss all of your options with a member of our A-level team.

The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Further Mathematics consists of four externally-examined papers.

You must take Paper 1 and Paper 2, the two mandatory Core Pure papers, and two optional papers.

You are permitted to take more than the two optional papers if you want to extend your course of study.

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