1Course Overview
A Level Further Maths
Course code: OSC1262
- Official AQA Further Maths A Level
- Full Course Materials
- Full Tutor Support
- Study at your own pace
- Exam fees not included - to include exams see our A Level Further Maths inc Exams
Develop your maths career by studying an A Level Further Maths course - from the comfort of your own home!
This new A Level course has been updated to meet the latest academic specifications, so you can feel confident you are studying the most up-to-date academic content.
On this course, you will be able to:
- Enhance your mathematics knowledge
- Establish mechanics, statistics and decision maths knowledge and skills
- Gain a nationally-recognised qualification to go on to study in higher level education
- Study with an award-winning distance learning college
Studying A Levels with us lets you choose when you take your exams, so that you are always fully prepared. A convenient and stress-free way to study that fits around your existing commitments. You will be responsible for booking your exams.
Simply receive your course materials online or by post and start studying to gain that all-important A Level.
2Course Content
Qualification Code: AQA 7367
Revision Guide
- R1 Set notation
- R2 Radians
- R3 Binomial expansions
- R4 Vectors
- R5 The chain rule
- R6 The product rule
- R7 The quotient rule
- R8 Integration by substitution
- R9 Integration by parts
- R10 Trig identities
- R11 Stationary points
- R12 Solving cubic equations
- R13 Parametric equations
Unit 1: Pure
- Complex Numbers 1
- Complex Numbers 2
- Matrices 1
- Matrices 2
- Polar Coordinates
- Calculus
- Further Algebra
- Graphs
- Inequalities and Numerical Methods
- Hyperbolic Functions
- Further Calculus
- Vectors 1
- Proof
- Differential Equations
Unit 2: Discrete
- Graphs
- Networks
- Network Flows
- Linear Programming
- Critical Path Analysis
- Game Theory
- Binary Operations and Group Theory
Unit 3: Mechanics
- Kinematics
- Variable Acceleration
- Forces and Newton’s Laws
- Further Concepts
- Impulse and Momentum
- Work, Energy and Power
- Elasticity
- Circular Motion
- Centres of Mass
- Moments
- Dimension Analysis
3Other Information
Assessment
To achieve the full A Level you must take the exams. You will be assessed across the 3 written exams. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment details is provided below:
- Paper 1:
- Type: Written examination
- Duration: 2 hours
- Weighing: 33.3% of A Level
- Total Marks: 100
- Assessment format: A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
- Paper 2:
- Type: Written examination
- Duration: 2 hours
- Weighing: 33.3% of A Level
- Total Marks: 100
- Assessment format: A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
- Paper 3: Student will be assessed on the two options chosen for this course – Discrete and Mechanics
- Type: Written examination
- Duration: 2 hours
- Weighing: 33.3% of A Level
- Total Marks: 100
- Assessment format: A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
This course contains your coursework only.
To include exams, see our A Level Further Maths inc Exams
Course Duration
You will have 2 years to complete the full A Level from the date you receive your materials. You will be able to study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines.
Study Method
This course enables you to study for A Level Further Maths through distance learning at home or at work. Your course materials will be sent by post or via email, you choose! Full tutor support will be available via email, so help is only a click away!
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this home learning course and external exams you will receive an A Level in Further Maths issued by AQA. All examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A Level. The first opportunity to take these exams are in 2019.
4Q&As
Course Questions & Answers
Is this the same qualification as an A Level from a school or college?
Yes! You study the same course materials, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is designed to be studied from home, and you receive full tutor support via email.
What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?
To enrol onto this course, it is recommended that you have a minimum of a B grade in GCSE Mathematics.
What is included in the cost of my course?
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE CV writing service
- FREE NUS Extra Card
- *Comprehensive study guide
- *Exclusive Open Study College Pen
- *Student study planner
- *Three colour highlighter
- *Student notebook
- * Not included with the online study option
Do I have to sit an exam?
You will need to take the standard A Level examinations in order to fully complete this course. These dates can be obtained by visiting the AQA website. You will be required to book these examinations yourself and we can provide a list of over 400 A Level test centres around the country.
Are there any additional costs?
You will be required to pay for your exams and fees to take your exams at the examining centre that you choose. You may want to purchase textbooks to supplement your course, but this is entirely optional.
What if I live outside the UK?
You are still able to study this A Level course but must take the examinations within the UK.
What happens if I lose my course pack?
We offer a course replacement service which ensures that, if your course pack is lost or damaged throughout the duration of your studies, we can issue you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee. This is available by calling our Student Support team on 03300 563100.
What do i do if i still have questions?
For further information please contact us.
