Mathematics (Further) A Level

Queen Elizabeths Grammar School

Abbey Place, FAVERSHAM, ME13 7BQ

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Queen Elizabeths Grammar School

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

<p>There will be a charge for trips and visits etc.</p>

Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.

Application Instructions

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY.

Entry Requirements - Please follow the link and download our Options Guide to view the entry requirements for Sixth Form and individual subjects https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/thinking-about-joining-queen-elizabeths-grammar-school-for-sixth-form/

How to Apply -

Internals - Google Form - Speak to Mr Cowlam or Mrs Gossling

Externals - Through Kent Choices

https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/applying-to-the-sixth-form/

You must select a minimum AND maximum of 5 subject choices:

Option A - 3 main subject choices* + an enhancement subject choice** + a reserve subject choice***

Option B - 4 main subject choices + a reserve subject choice

*a main subject choice is a full A Level subject e.g Mathematics/Geography/Physics/German etc
** an enhancement subject choice is either EPQ, Maths in Context or Trinity Acting Exams
***a reserve choice can be either a full A Level or another enhancement option

Course Summary

Mathematics (Further)

A Level

EDEXCEL Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Mathematics

What is Further Mathematics?

Universities say “Students who have taken Further Maths are much better prepared for university study of any degree programme which has a similar mathematical content, including mathematics, engineering and economics.”

Course Details

Skills that will be developed:

ICT Skills
Graphing calculator skills
Excel spreadsheet skills
Graphing software skills (eg Omnigraph and Autograph)
Independent learning skills

What will you learn?

Series; Complex Numbers; Numerical solution of equations; Coordinate systems; Matrix algebra; Proof.

Additional applications of mathematics to mechanics, statistics and computing.

Enrichment:

Students are encouraged to participate in master classes and workshops as well as competitions. We recommend a range of wider reading and discussion of various topics beyond the exam board specification, often tailored to the individual interests of the students in the group.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Exam only

Entry requirements

To gain entry to this course you will need to have taken the Higher Tier GCSE papers and achieved a Grade 7 or above.

Can only be studied as a FOURTH full A Level alongside 3 other full courses, one of which must be Mathematics.

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What happens when you have finished?

Further Maths broadens and deepens the Maths covered in A Level Maths. It develops your mathematical ability and introduces you to new topics such as matrices and complex numbers, which are vital for maths rich degrees in areas such as sciences, engineering, and statistics as well as computing.

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