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Further Mathematics – A Level

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About the course

This extends the topics covered in the A level maths course as well as introducing completely standalone topics. It is not necessarily more difficult than the straight A level maths course, but some topics are developed in greater detail. It can be studied for just one year as an AS level or can be taken over two years as a full A level. Some of the optional content includes core mechanics (minor and major) statistics (minor and major) modelling with algorithms, numerical methods, extra pure, or further pure with technology.

Topics and units

Units/Topics:
– Core
– Modelling with Algorithms
– Mechanics
– Extra pure

Work placement opportunities:
Dyke Yaxley, WR Partners, Chadstone accountancy

Careers and progression

Progressing to: AAT accountancy qualifications, degree-level maths, or jobs in finance, investment, accountancy and financial advice
Aspirational careers: Chartered accountant, actuary, mortgage advisor, data scientist, data engineer

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English and maths. Must have at least grade 7 in maths with an average GCSE point score of 6 or higher. Further maths cannot be taken without A level maths. If you do this course you will be committing to 2 full A levels in maths

What to do next

If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form. 

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Type

Full Time

Duration

2 Year

Campus

Haybridge Road, Telford

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Upcoming events

Recruitment Event
17 April 2024
5.00pm — 7.30pm
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Open event
19 June 2024
5.00pm — 7.30pm
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