Why study Further Mathematics?
Do you want to develop your talents in Maths even further? This is a highly challenging and stimulating course for excellent mathematicians who have got an A/A* at GCSE. Not only will this course improve your performance in A Level Maths, but it is also designed to let you study a wide range of further options in pure mathematics, mechanics, statistics, and decision mathematics in much more detail. This course is more difficult than AS/A2 Mathematics and you must be a very keen mathematician and study both subjects together.
What will I study?
You will cover topics such as matrices, complex numbers, and curve sketching and you will be able to experience a wide range of applied modules: mechanics, statistics, and decision Maths.
The extra stuff at RSFC
Students of Maths will benefit from outstanding teaching facilities and equipment, including the latest technology to help you with your studies. In addition, there will be enrichment opportunities that will be of interest to maths students, including the opportunity to participate in local and national maths competitions.
What can I do with Further Maths after college?
Further Maths fits well with almost any combination of subjects and offers wide progression opportunities to university or careers. If you are considering a degree in mathematics, physics, engineering or computing at a highly competitive university you are strongly advised to study further mathematics to at least AS-level.
What do I need to do Further Maths?
You will need to meet the normal college entry criteria for AS/A2 courses. In addition, you will need to have achieved a Grade A/A* at GCSE Maths and select AS Mathematics as another one of your subject choices.
