Further Mathematics
at Downend School, Bristol · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is for those students who wish to extend and deepen their mathematical knowledge in addition to A Level Mathematics. You will study a range of content which goes beyond the scope of A Level mathematics. This includes complex numbers, matrices, polar coordinates and hyperbolic functions. Further mathematics A Level can lead to careers and degrees in mathematics or highly relatable subjects such as physics or engineering.
What you need to get on
Grade 8 in Mathematics Also studying A Level Mathematics
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Downend School
Westerleigh Road Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bristol
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