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A Level Further Maths
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Course overview
- Gain an official A Level Maths qualification from AQA.
- Achieve up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university.
- Nationally recognised accredited A Level qualification that is the same course offered in schools and colleges.
- No waiting around for term to start, you can enrol today and start studying as soon as you are ready.
- Study this online A Level from home at your own pace.
- Benefit from the full support of your personal tutor via email.
- Choose to include exams and save up to £400*.
During this A Level Further Maths course, you’ll take your mathematical knowledge to the next level and develop your understanding in areas such as algebra, hyperbolic functions, vectors, linear programming, centres of mass, and dimension analysis.
Depending on the degree and career path you hope to pursue, we recommend that you study A Levels in the following subjects alongside this course: A Level Physics, A Level Economics, A Level Chemistry, and A Level Geography.
A Level Further Maths via distance learning
This A Level Further Maths course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.
Course content
Qualification code: AQA 7367
- 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
- Complex numbers
- Matrices
- Polar coordinates
- Calculus
- Further algebra
- Graphs
- Inequalities and numerical methods
- Hyperbolic functions
- Further calculus
- Vectors
- Proof
- Differential equations
- Graphs
- Networks
- Network flows
- Linear programming
- Critical path analysis
- Game theory
- Binary operations and group theory
- 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
Exam details
- Type: written examination
- Duration: two hours
- Weighting: 33.3% of A Level
- Total marks: 100
- Assessment format: a mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
- Type: written examination
- Duration: two hours
- Weighting: 33.3% of A Level
- Total marks: 100
- Assessment format: a mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
Students will be assessed on the two options chosen for this course – Discrete and Mechanics
- Type: written examination
- Duration: 2 hours
- Weighting: 33.3% of A Level
- Total marks: 100
- Assessment format: a mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems.
Extra information
You will have two years to complete your A Level Further Maths course. If you want to fast-track, the course can be completed in under a year.
The only deadlines involved in studying this course are concerning the A Level exam timetables. Please see the exams and assessments section for more information on this.
To achieve your A Level Further Maths qualification, you must complete the exams. There are three written exams for this course which will cover the topics studied on this course. A breakdown of the exam papers can be found in the following section.
When you enrol on your course, you will have the option to add your exams to your enrolment, or you can select the course-only option.
Choosing to add the exams package
If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, all you need to do is contact us when you are ready to sit your exams, we will book and pay for them on your behalf. Please note that the A Level exam timetable typically takes place during May and June each year. You are advised to contact us well in advance of when you intend to sit your exams so that we can confirm your place with the exam board (cut-off dates apply).
Please note, our A Level exam centre locations for this course are as follows:
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Doncaster
- Bolton
- Mitcham
- Taunton
- St Neots, Cambridgeshire
- High Wycombe
- Romford
The course-only option
If you do not add your exams to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams yourself. If you select this option, you must source and liaise with your chosen exam centre in order to book your exams, Open Study College will not be able to book your exams for you. In this instance, you are advised to contact AQA exam centres well in advance of their intended exam dates, as cut-off dates sometimes change.
This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.
The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:
- Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
- Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Upon successful completion of your exams, you will be awarded an A Level qualification in Further Maths issued by AQA. You will also receive UCAS points relevant to the grade you achieved to support your university application.
Degrees this subject could lead to:
Students studying A Level Further Maths have a variety of degrees to choose from once they have successfully completed their course, including degrees in maths, engineering, sciences, geography and computer science.
Future career options:
You’ll gain skills relevant to future careers in areas such as:
- Engineering
- Data
- IT
- Finance
- Architecture
- Teaching
The final grade you achieve in your A Level will be translated into UCAS points. Based on your grade, you will be awarded up to 56 points per A Level which can then be added together to reach the UCAS points you need to be accepted by your chosen university.
To help you achieve the best possible grade from home, we recommend that you complete the tutor-marked assessments included in your course materials. These are designed to provide you with detailed feedback to help you fine-tune your technique before you sit your exam. Completing your tutor-marked assessments will also help your tutor to provide you with a predicted grade if this is required for your UCAS application.
To find out more about Open Study College, the A Levels we offer, and how they work, download our A Level prospectus.
FAQs
Yes, you will study the same course, take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.
We recommended that you have at least a grade 4 (equivalent to a grade C) in GCSE Maths, however, this is not essential.
Yes, in order to achieve your A Level qualification, you must complete the exams required by the course’s exam board. A Level exams take place during the summer exam period which typically falls in May and June each year.
You can choose to add your exams to your enrolment with us, in which case we will book and pay for your exams for you when you are ready. Alternatively, if you choose the course-only option, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams which can be done directly with your local exam centre.
Please note: if you add on exams, you will need to sit them at one of the following examination centres:
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Doncaster
- Bolton
- Mitcham
- Taunton
- St Neots, Cambridgeshire
- High Wycombe
- Romford
If you select the course-only option when enrolling on your A Level, you will need to book directly with the exam centre and pay for your exams yourself. We highly recommend researching your options before enrolling as costs can vary between centres. However, if you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, we will take care of booking and paying for your exams for you when you are ready.
You are still able to study our A Level courses abroad, however you must sit your exams within the UK at an official exam centre.
It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 0121 329 4656 and they'll do their best to help.
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