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MATHS &
FURTHER MATHS
A Level
Mathematics is an essential tool for everyday life. It gives
you an important key to understanding the world we live
in as you develop your mathematical skills. The problemsolving skills you will develop studying advanced level
Maths are highly valued in most careers, and mathematical
ability is very highly regarded by both universities and
employers.
Courses Available
Single Maths Course – this is the regular Maths A level,
examined at the end of your second year.
Double Maths Course – this course teaches the regular
Maths A level and Further Maths A level. You would
complete your regular Maths A Level by the end of your
first year, including taking the exams. In your second year,
you would complete your Further Maths A Level.
COURSE CONTENT
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
Plus
Maths: Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Further Maths: Grade 7 in GCSE Maths
A LEVEL MATHS
Core
• Irrational Numbers
• Algebra
• Coordinate Geometry
• Calculus
• Trigonometry
• Sequences and Series
• Vectors
• Numerical methods
ASSESSMENT
100% Exam
Applied Topics
• Statistics
• Mechanics
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
A LEVEL FURTHER MATHS
Problem solving; logical thinking;
conceptual ability; analysis and
interpretation of data; research skills
A Level Maths core plus
• Complex Numbers
• Conic Sections
• Polar Co-ordinates
• Hyperbolic Functions
• Matrices
OTHER INFORMATION
Students have the opportunity to take
part in the UK Maths Challenge and the
Southampton Cipher Challenge. University
preparation classes for STEP, AEA and
Oxbridge entrance exams are also
available.
Our Option modules
• Further Pure 1
• Further Mechanics 1
• Further Statistics 1
CAREER PATHWAYS
Maths qualifications are considered essential or desirable for a whole host of degree
subjects including virtually all sciences, economics and related courses and many social
science courses. There is a national shortage of mathematicians, and employment
prospects are good. To get some idea of careers open to those studying Maths at A
Level and beyond, look at the careers section at http://www.mathscareers.org.uk/
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