AS Level / A Level Further Maths - Part-Time - Enquiry and Course Overview

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AS Level / A Level Further Maths is a full-time further education course at the Sixth Form Academy (SFA), with a Part-Time option available for students who wish to study advanced mathematics. The program targets gifted mathematicians aiming for careers in mathematics, mathematics degrees, or engineering pathways. It includes additional modules covering further pure maths, statistics, and mechanics, with requirements based on GCSE performance and defined unit percentages.

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AS Level / A Level Further Maths (FullTime/Part-Time) Also available as a Part-Time option – please Click “Have an Enquiry” for more information The AS Level / A Level Further Maths is a Full-time Further Education course within the Sixth Form Academy (SFA) . It is designed for gifted mathematicians and those who wish to pursue a career in mathematics or similar ﬁelds. There is the option to additional modules in maths, allowing a greater depth of study, giving students a wider knowledge base. This would allow student to achieve a second AS or A level in mathematics. This is particularly useful for students wishing to undertake a degree in Mathematics or Engineering. Further Mathematics has to be studied in addition to AS/A level mathematics. The AS level in Further Mathematics is worth 40 percent of the overall A level. Applying for AS Levels or A Levels? Click ‘Apply Now’ on any ONE of the subjects you are interested in studying. Complete the online application form, where you will be asked to specify your other two choices. Then book an Interview appointment to meet the tutors and discuss your preferred choices. Entry Requirements 6 GCSEs at grade C or above. Higher Tier GCSE Maths Grade A required and Grade A* recommended. Course Modules Unit 1: Further Pure Mathematics (13.3% of A level): Proof, Complex Numbers, Matrices, Further Algebra and Functions, Further Vectors. Unit 2: Further Statistics: (13.3% of A level): Random Variables and the Poisson Process, Continuous Probability Distributions, Poisson and Exponential Distribution. Unit 3: Further Mechanics: (13.3% of A level): Momentum and Impulse, Hooke’s Law, Work Energy and Power, Circular Motion. To proceed to A2 level further mathematics you are expected to achieve a grade D at AS level. Unit 4 is compulsory, but then students can chose between Unit 5 and 6. Unit 4: Further Pure Mathematics: (35% of A Level): Complex Numbers, Matrices, Further Calculus, Polar Coordinates, Hyperbolic Functions, Diﬀerential Equations. Unit 5: Further Statistics: (25% of A level): Samples and Populations, Hypothesis Testing, Estimation, Statistical Distributions. Unit 6 Further Mechanics: (25% of A level): Rectilinear Motion, Momentum and Impulse, Equilibrium of Rigid bodies, Centre of Mass. Additional Costs Part Time study incurs a fee of £150 per subject, payable at enrolment. There will be additional course-related costs. STUDY MODE FT LOCATION Neath College-0330 818 8100 COURSE LENGTH 2 Years

FAQs

What is the Part-Time option for AS Level / A Level Further Maths?

A Part-Time option is available alongside the full-time Further Maths offering. Enquiry submission is requested for more information on the Part-Time pathway.

What topics are covered in the Further Maths course units?

Units include Further Pure Mathematics, Further Statistics, and Further Mechanics, covering proof, complex numbers, matrices, probability topics, Poisson/exponential distributions, mechanics concepts, and calculus, with unit-specific percentages.

What are the entry requirements for studying AS Level / A Level Further Maths?

The course requires 6 GCSEs at grade C or above, with Higher Tier GCSE Maths at grade A required and grade A* recommended.

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