Further Mathematics A-level
90980
- Start:
- September
- Duration:
- 2 years
- Level:
- 3
Course Details
Do you love mathematical problems and wish to study Maths in greater depth? Do you want to amplify your career opportunities and open pathways to courses relating to Engineering, Computer Science and Medicine? Further Maths will challenge and inspire, allowing you to stand out from the crowd.
A-level Further Mathematics is a highly specialised and challenging course designed to broaden and deepen the mathematical knowledge and skills developed when studying A-level Mathematics. You can choose to study Further Mathematics as a fourth subject depending on your GCSE results.
Lessons consist of a mixture of teacher-led delivery, problem solving activities, exam practice, paired and group work and graphical demonstrations. Pupils are encouraged to study and learn independently using materials on our Teams platform and wider college resources.
Our department offers many opportunities to learn and develop outside of the classroom. We run the UKMT Challenge annually, arrange workshops, live chats with mathematical professionals and run trips to lectures and universities. We also support our pupils with intervention groups running weekly.
Basic stationery: files for lecture notes, lined paper, pens, pencils, ruler. Also essential is the Casio fx-991CW calculator.
Further Mathematics is highly prized by universities and employers in whatever area you study. However, it is essential to take Further Mathematics to at least AS-level if you wish to study competitive courses such as Medicine, Aeronautical Engineering, Physics and Economics as well as to Mathematics degrees.
You will need a minimum or five GCSEs, including English at grade 5 and Maths at grade 4 together with three other subjects at grade 4 or above.
Additional entry requirements:
- A minimum of a grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics.
- This subject must be studied alongside A-level Mathematics.
The College will always treat each applicant as an individual. Should you not have or not expect to obtain the grades stated above, or not have relevant industry-related experience, the College would still welcome your application for this course as this will enable us to identify whether this course is, in fact, the right course for you or whether another course may be more appropriate.
University Guarantee
Every Sefton Sixth Form College student who successfully achieves a Level 3 qualification and meets attendance and entry requirements, is guaranteed a place on a course at the Hugh Baird University Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:
Most students study 3 subjects, plus an Enhancement activity. Alongside these, students are assigned a Personal Development group and attend weekly sessions.
Yes.
Yes, students can access our Bursary Package that can help with associated costs, for example; travel, food and equipment. Find out more here.
Yes. During the interview process you will be introduced to a member of our Learner Support Team if necessary. We will take initial details of access arragements. This can be discussed again at enrolment, with follow up appointments with the team during the first few weeks of term.
Yes. You will have timetabled sessions each day of the week. There will be times when you are not in a lesson; this is your personal study time. During these sessions you will be completing activities which mean you are prepared for your subject lessons. This includes completing homework, revision, Brainscape decks, coursework tasks etc.
