AS/A Level Mathematics (Further)
Course Code: Q100118
Key Information
Course type
A Levels
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
11 Sep 2023
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
This course is for students who particularly enjoy mathematics or who are considering higher level studies in maths, physics, engineering or computer science.
Units include:
- pure mathematics
- discrete mathematics
- statistics
Develop your skills in algebra and in applied areas of mathematics. You will discover new topics such as complex numbers, matrices and vectors, and link algebraic processes with a geometric interpretation. You will develop your knowledge of probability and statistics as well as discrete mathematics. Some of the topics you will study are hypothesis testing, algorithms and graph theory. You will also further your knowledge of integration and differentiation.
You could be invited to go to University Taster Days and take part in a mentoring scheme with other college or university students. You will also be able to take part in the Senior Maths Challenge (individual and/or team).
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language and a grade 7 or above in GCSE maths. You must also enrol on A Level pure mathematics.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
Assessments will comprise 60% personal investigation and 40% externally set practical exam. Your coursework is internally assessed and externally moderated.
A great advantage if you want to study mathematics or a maths-related subject at university, it supports a huge range of careers including architecture, engineering, economics, computer science, data analysis, teaching and accountancy.
