Further Maths Summary

As technology continues to advance, so too does mathematics, increasing its essential role in both everyday and corporate life. New mathematical theories are being discovered and developed every day, enabling inventions and scientific discoveries to continue to flourish. By studying Further Maths at A-Level, you will have the opportunity to forge a career that’s at the forefront of technological advancement. 

Universities value Maths and it is a pre-requisite subject for a huge number of degrees. People who have studied Maths/ Further Maths have an excellent choice of careers, many of which involve very well-paid professions. Maths and Further Maths are two of the Russell Group universities’ ‘facilitating’ subjects — so-called because choosing them at A-level allows a wide range of options for degree study. Sciences such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics use many mathematical techniques, and A level Mathematics is also essential or desirable for a wide range of degree courses including economics, computing, social sciences, and business. 

A level Mathematics is also essential or desirable for a wide range of apprenticeships. Examples of these include Actuarial, Data Science, Quantity surveying and technology apprenticeships. 

Entry Requirements

Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics 

Course Duration

2 years full-time

Specification

OCR

How you will study

In the first year of study you will complete your Maths A-level and in the second year your Further Maths A-level. As this is 2 A-levels, students will do double the lessons.

Component breakdown

Component 1: Assesses content from Pure Mathematics in a single section of 100 marks (2 hour written paper – 33⅓%)

Component 2: Assesses content from Pure Mathematics and Statistics in two separate sections of approximately 50 marks each. Some of the assessment items in the Statistics section will be set in the context of the pre-release large data set (2 hour written paper – 33⅓%)

Component 3: Assesses content from Pure Mathematics and Mechanics in two separate sections of approximately 50 marks each (2 hour written paper – 33⅓%)

Career prospects are excellent, with the possibility of continuing your studies at University. Typical employment prospects include:

  • Business
  • Science
  • Engineering
  • Technology-related
  • Accountant
  • Actuary
  • Statistician
  • Technician
  • Economist
  • Market Researcher