Further Mathematics A Level

Applications Open: - 28th November 2025

Applications Close: - 30th January 2026

How to Apply: - via Kent Choices

Entry Requirements: - Students must meet the following academic criteria:

(a) Applicants must achieve at least an average GCSE grade of 5.7 from eight subjects (this must include at least one modern foreign language, at least one science and at least one humanity).

(b) Applicants must also have GCSE Mathematics and at least one English GCSE at a minimum of grade 5.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants wishing to be accepted on to a particular subject must achieve the requirements set down for that particular course in the Sixth Form Curriculum booklet

https://mgs.kent.sch.uk/admission/sixth-form-entry/

All students study 4 A Levels in Year 12 (Choose 5 subjects on the application form, with the 5th being a reserve). It is important that students refer to the 6th Form Curriculum booklet to ensure that they choose their courses appropriately. (There is the option to drop one of these subjects at the end of Year 12 and undertake an EPQ).

We do not require applicants to write a Personal Statement.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): Alongside our extensive A level offering, students are offered the opportunity to gain an Extended Project Qualification (Level 3). This research based qualification is an ideal way to prepare ahead of further academic studies and / or the working world. Students are able to research, plan and realise a 5000 word study on a topic of their choosing. Topics are wide ranging. Many students choose to explore topics that either complement their interests and academic studies or create a bridge to future career aspirations, for example in law or medicine. An EPQ provides ideal content for CVs, university applications and is worth up to 28 UCAS points. Importantly, many universities will lower their offer to students studying an EPQ because they recognise the skills and expertise students gain from studying an EPQ.

The Further Mathematics A Level course is ideally suited to students who wish to broaden and deepen their knowledge and understanding of Mathematics and its applications to real world scenarios. An A Level in Further Mathematics is an entry requirement to study Mathematics at leading universities; the course will also provide excellent preparation for any student wishing to study any Maths-related course at university, Engineering or Physics for example. A Level Further Mathematics is a challenging, stimulating and rewarding course which requires a high level of commitment! Students choosing this option will be aiming for the top grade at GCSE, and may well have undertaken an additional Mathematics course if this is offered by their current educational establishment. Note that this is an additional option to the Mathematics A Level; students should apply for both.

As above.

To study this course, you should have either a Grade 8 or 9 in Mathematics at GCSE, and, preferably, some experience of the subject beyond this level. Also, at least Grade 5 in GCSE English.

You could take this course to complement an Advanced GCE in Mathematics, which will support entry to Higher Education in areas of Mathematics, Electronics, Economics, Physics or more general Higher Education courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to Mathematics such as an Accountant, Engineer or Teacher. It will help you to develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for, especially in the Economic and Engineering sectors.