Further Maths A Level

A Level Further Mathematics

Do you want to explore sophisticated mathematical ideas and concepts? Do you want to enhance and develop your problem solving skills? Do you want to be thoroughly prepared for any maths related degree programme? A Level Further Mathematics is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study Pure Mathematics, Mechanics, Statistics and Decision Mathematics which will enhance your skills and enable you to develop as an independent learner. Students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses at university including Physics, Engineering, Computer Science and Economics.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LAFRMAT

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Langdale Road, Leyland

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    2 years

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• Overview

  Students studying Further Mathematics attend two taught sessions per day. Throughout these sessions, students will study with the same group of peers, but the tutors will vary appropriately. We believe that students who experience a range of tutors benefit from rich interdisciplinary discussion and debate. The key areas of mathematics are studied: pure mathematics, mechanics, statistics and decision. After successful completion of the two year further mathematics programme, students will be awarded A Level Mathematics and A Level Further Mathematics.

  Course Highlights:

  Oxbridge Programme, UK Maths Trust competitions and additional support modules.

  

• Entry Requirements

  Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.

  For this course, this must include a Grade 8 in Maths.

• How will I be assessed?

  100% written examination.

• Progression Pathway

  Mathematics is a key component of many jobs and degree courses, from Genetics and Geography to Economics, Finance, Accountancy and Computing. The Further Mathematics course will considerably develop your problem-solving skills helping you to make a smooth transition on to any degree or training programme containing mathematical elements.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.