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Mathematics
Further Mathematics
AS / A LEVEL
D115
What does the course involve?
A Level Mathematics is a stimulating and challenging subject
which is highly regarded by employers and universities. This
course is suitable if you enjoy GCSE Mathematics and you have an
aptitude for problem solving. You will gain knowledge of a wide
variety of mathematical techniques and develop skills in problem
solving and analytical thinking. You will also develop the ability
to manipulate figures and use abstract reasoning and logic in
problem solving, which are desirable skills in many career areas
and for many university courses. The AS course builds upon all
GCSE work, especially Algebra. You will also be introduced to an
application module in Statistics. Within the A2 course, Algebra
is studied to a much greater depth and there is an opportunity
to study another application module in Decision Mathematics,
which involves the study of various algorithms used in solving
optimisation and network problems e.g. computer, road, rail and
telephone networks.
Standard Entry Requirements
See page 9 for details.
Additional Entry Requirements
Grade B in GCSE Maths.
How will I be assessed
You are assessed by written exams in January and summer in both
the AS and A2 year.
What can I do after the course?
A Level Maths will help with further studies at university in
courses such as Engineering and Medicine. It can also lead to
courses in Economics, Business Studies, Law, Computing etc.
It is a highly respected qualification for those wishing to enter
employment.
AS / A LEVEL
D109
What does the course involve?
Further Mathematics is a second A Level (or AS) in Mathematics. It
is a subject for those who enjoy Mathematics and have achieved
at least a Grade A in GCSE Maths. It gives you the opportunity to
study all the applied Maths options, Statistics, Mechanics and
Decision Maths in greater depth. In addition three extra units of
Pure Maths are offered. This implies that the time commitment
to Mathematics during the A Level programme is doubled so
it is essential that you really do enjoy and are good at Maths.
Students taking Further Mathematics will need to complete
twelve modules altogether (six for A Level Mathematics and six
for Further Mathematics). After successful completion of the
programme, students will achieve A Level qualifications in both
Mathematics and Further Mathematics (i.e. two A Level subjects).
Students wishing to take AS Further Mathematics will need to
complete nine modules (six for Mathematics A Level and three
for Further Mathematics AS Level) and at the end, they will be
awarded an A Level qualification in Mathematics and AS Level in
Further Mathematics.
Standard Entry Requirements
See page 9 for details.
Additional Entry Requirements
Grade A in GCSE Maths.
How will I be assessed
You are assessed by written exams in January and summer in both
the AS and A2 year.
What can I do after the course?
Further Maths at AS/A2 will put students in an excellent position
if they wish to study mathematics or a subject with a very high
mathematical content e.g. Engineering, Physics, Computing,
Accountancy, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science at University.
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