Syllabus and exams
This course will prepare students for the Cambridge A level Further Maths syllabus 9231.
Please note, if students take Mechanics at AS level, they must take Statistics at A level, and vice versa.
Exams take place in June and November.
Benefits
Taking Cambridge A level Further Maths will enable students to:
- Develop deep mathematical understanding. Further Mathematics delves into advanced topics such as calculus, complex numbers, matrices, and differential equations.
- Improve analytical thinking, critical reasoning and the ability to tackle challenging mathematical problems.
- Expand career opportunities. This course is highly regarded by universities and employers, particularly in STEM fields.
- Work autonomously.
Course advice
In order to take this Cambridge A level Further Maths course we would recommend that
- Students have achieved at least the following grades at IGCSE (or equivalent level): IGCSE First Language English (C or 4) or IGCSE Second Language (B or 6).
- Students have A Level Maths (A) or have completed the majority of the level course and be predicted an A grade.
- The recommended IELTS equivalent is IELTS 6.0/6.5.
Our AS course will take approximately 250 hours of study. Our full A level course will take appropriately 500 hours of study. Both AS and A level courses will require extra time for preparation of the assignments and revision at the end of the course.