OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Further Mathematics A
at Highfields School, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form
What the college says
Further mathematics is an additional a level beyond the standard a level mathematics. You must study a level mathematics if you wish to study further mathematics. New topics are introduced, such as Complex Numbers, Polar Co-ordinates, Co-ordinate Systems, Hyperbolic Functions, and Matrices. These extend understanding of the subject, and enhance topics already met on the A Level Mathematics course such as Calculus and its applications, Vectors and Proof.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 7 in Maths and Must study A-Level Maths
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
Highfields School
Boundary Way Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Wolverhampton
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