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Further Maths: A and AS Level
Maths: Foundation
This subject builds up a substantial knowledge of pure
or Higher Level GCSE
and applied mathematics. An enthusiasm for
This course is available to students who have achieved
mathematics is essential for this demanding course. We
a grade D at GCSE but require a higher grade for entry to
would recommend that you take this option if you are
higher education or employment.
very keen on following mathematics-related subjects at
university.
Course details The topics covered are: Number, Shape
and Space, Statistics and Algebra.
Course details For AS Further Maths you will take the
following units: Mechanics 1, Decision Maths 1 and Further
How is it assessed? Assessment is by two written
Pure Maths 1. For A level Further Maths you must first
examinations worth 100% of the final mark. There is
complete AS Further Maths. You will then take three more
no coursework.
units: Mechanics 2, Further Pure Maths 2 and Further Pure
Maths 3.
Course duration One year full-time.
How is it assessed? AS Further Maths is assessed by three
What do I need to study this subject? You should have
1.5 hour examinations: one for each module. A2 Further
GCSE grade D in Maths or Key Skills Application of
Maths is assessed by a further three 1.5 hour
Number level 2.
examinations.
Where can this lead me? GCSE Maths grade C is often
Course duration One year at AS level. One year at
a requirement for employment or access to higher
A2 level.
education.
What do I need to study this subject? GCSE grade A or
A* for AS Further Maths. A high grade at AS Maths and
AS Further Maths to study A level Further Maths.
Where can this lead me? If you are considering applying
for a maths-related course at a competitive university
you are strongly advised to do Further Maths at least to
AS level.
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