GCE A Level in Further Mathematics
at Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is for students who really appreciate mathematics and want to learn new concepts. You will become familiar with some topics from A Level Mathematics and apply them to a wider variety of topics. Further Mathematics is widely known and appreciated by many as one of the most difficult A Level courses you can enrol on, it requires you to put in a lot of time and effort to achieve good results. It's a good combination with Physics, but the transferable skills including logical reasoning, problem solving and analytical thinking can be applied to a wide range of areas.
What you need to get on
Requires minimum grade 8 in GCSE 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
Q3 Academy
Wilderness Lane, Birmingham, B43 7SD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Birmingham
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