Further Mathematics (A Level) – Level 3

The course is split into three sections Pure, Mechanics and Decision.

• Core Pure, which makes up 50% of the course looks at abstract algebraic concepts beyond that of just A Level Maths.
• Mechanics is focused on Energy and objects colliding.
• Decision is focused on algorithms and business solutions.

The modules you will study are below.

AS Level/Year 2:

• Core Pure 1: Complex Numbers, Matrices, Series, Roots of Polynomials, Argand Diagrams, Proof by Induction, Linear Transformations, Vectors and Volumes of Revolution
• Mechanics: Impulse, Momentumand Collisions in one dimension; Work, Energy and Power
• Decision: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Algorithms on Graphs, Route Inspection, Critical Path Analysis and Linear programming

A Level/Year 2:

• Core Pure 2: Complex Numbers, Hyperbolic Functions, Series, Methods in Calculus, Volumes of Revolution, Polar Coordinates, Differential Equations
• Mechanics: Impulse, Momentumand Collisions in two dimensions; Elastic Strings and Springs
• Decision: Travelling Salesperson, Further Algorithms on Graphs, Further Critical Path Analysis, The Simplex Method
  

This is a 2 year course studied September – June.

Five GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above, including GCSE English language. At least a Grade 8 in GCSE mathematics and subject to an initial assessment. You will need to be studying A Level mathematics alongside this course.

As well as the entry requirements above you will also need to meet the specific requirements for the A Level courses you choose.

At the end of first year, you will sit 2 AS level exams – one pure and one applied (Decision and Mechanics). Both papers are 1 hour and 40 mins and 80 marks for each.

At the end of second year you will sit 4 A Level exams – Two Pure exams, a Mechanics Exam and a Decision Exam. All exams are out of 75 marks and are 1 hour and 30 mins long.

University Opportunities

Past students have progressed to study degrees in engineering, computing, accountancy, economics, business, quantity surveying, psychology, architecture, education, mathematics and physics.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include engineering, accountancy, IT business analysis, computing, banking, surveying, retail management, air traffic control, architecture, cartography, and teaching.

Students should bring along standard stationery, alongside a CASIO fx-991CW or CASIO fx-991EX Calculator.

Our MC Click scheme provides full time students (ages 16-19) on a Level 1, 2 or 3 study programmes with a free loan laptop to assist with their studies. Laptops can be collected at enrolment. Click here for more information about MC Click.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home-fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students – click here to find out more.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page which will take you to an application form to apply for A Levels. You only need to apply once for A Level programmes. After receiving your application form you will be invited to attend an informal interview where you will have a chance to discuss which specific A Level subjects you would like to enrol on. Click here to download the full time application form.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on 01642 333601, or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk

Although not part of our full-time A Level study programme, students can work with our dedicated Work Experience Co-ordinator to secure a suitable placement, be that a one-off experience, or a more long-term placement.