Further Mathematics A Level

Course code: FTB027

School of Humanities & Science

The Programme

Further Mathematics is for students who just thoroughly enjoy and/or are very capable at Mathematics. Further Mathematics enables students to obtain a deeper understanding of the subject by studying the compulsory module covering topics such as series, complex numbers and matrix algebra. Further units include decision mathematics and statistics. Decision Mathematics covers topics such as algorithms, critical path analysis and linear programming, while statistics looks at hypothesis testing and the study of further statistical distributions.

The Programme Content

Entry Requirements

This course is intended for those students with a very high GCSE grade in Mathematics, typically A or A*. It can only be taken in addition to A Level Mathematics.

Costs

A textbook costing approximately £15 is required for each of the modules. We strongly recommend you buy a revision guide for each module*. We will advise you on the price of these guides when you arrive.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

AS and A2 Level Further Mathematics are valuable, well recognised qualifications for future life; they show you have problem solving skills and logical ordered thinking. You can progress to a mathematics related degree course. A Level Maths is a necessary qualification to study physics or engineering at university.

Length of Study

AS Level one year, A Level two years.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.