Further Mathematics A Level

Applications Open - 3 November 2025

Applications Close - 17 July 2026

Entry Requirements - Applications are considered on an individual basis.

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

‘This Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Further Mathematics builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding set out in the whole GCSE subject content for mathematics and the subject content for the AS Level and A Level Mathematics qualifications. Assessments will be designed to reward students for demonstrating the ability to provide responses that draw together different areas of their knowledge, skills and understanding from across the full course of study. Problem solving, proof and mathematical modelling will be assessed in further mathematics in the context of the wider knowledge which students taking A level further mathematics will have studied.’

Core Pure Mathematics topics:

• Proof

• Complex numbers

• Matrices

• Further algebra and functions

• Further calculus

• Further vectors

• Polar coordinates

• Hyperbolic functions

• Differential equations

Additional topics from optional units of:

• Further Pure Mathematics

• Further Statistics

• Further Mechanics

• Decision Mathematics

Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1

Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2

Each paper is:

1 hour and 30 minutes written examination

25% of the qualification

75 marks

Calculators can be used in the assessment.

Further Mathematics Optional Papers

Each paper is:

Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes

25% of the qualification

75 marks

Students take two options from the following eight:

Option 1 Papers:

3A: Further Pure Mathematics 1

3B: Further Statistics 1

3C: Further Mechanics 1

3D: Decision Mathematics 1

Option 2 Papers:

4A: Further Pure Mathematics 2

4B: Further Statistics 2

4C: Further Mechanics 2

4D: Decision Mathematics 2

Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics and must also enrol on A Level Mathematics course

Further Mathematics A-Level is ideal preparation for any student intending to study Mathematics at undergraduate level as well as supporting the transition onto any university course with a strong mathematical basis such as Engineering, Sciences, Computing, Finance/Economics, etc.

Further Mathematics is a highly regarded course allowing students to distinguish themselves and their abilities from other applicants.

What’s in A-Level Further Mathematics

https://amsp.org.uk/universities/a-level-further

What next after A-level Further mathematics?

https://amsp.org.uk/students/a-level-further/what-next

Why study Maths? What are the post-16 opportunities?

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Why study Maths? What are the career opportunities?

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Why study Maths? What are the options after studying post-16 maths?

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