Further Mathematics is an AS/A level qualification designed to deepen and broaden the maths studied in AS/A level Mathematics. It may be studied alongside or after taking AS/A level Mathematics. Although some of the content is prescribed by the government, the rest varies between specifications. This flexibility allows schools and colleges to offer a course that supports their students’ future study and career aspirations.
50% of its content is a prescribed pure maths core. For the remaining 50% of the content, different options are available. These options may include mechanics, statistics, discrete/decision maths and additional pure maths.
Students who achieve a grade 6 or higher in GCSE Mathematics should consider taking AS or A level Further Mathematics (in addition to A level Mathematics). A level Further Mathematics is particularly beneficial for students who are considering taking a mathematically demanding degree or apprenticeship programme. Many leading universities ask for A level Further Mathematics in their entry requirements for maths degrees. Some give preference to applicants who have taken AS/A level Further Mathematics, which may extend to applications for degrees other than maths.
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