Double Mathematics (Mathematics plus Further Mathematics)
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Mathematics
- Qualification A Level 🧩
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Location Maths and Science Centre
- Course Length 2 years
This course can be combined with other courses to make a full programme. You must also be studying A Level Maths. This course can be combined with others and goes particularly well with Physics, Computer Science and other mathematically based courses. For students with an exceptional GCSE profile, Double Maths can potentially be taken as two A Levels as part of a four A Level programme. You will study an AS Level in the first year of this course.
Overview
If you really love exploring mathematical relationships and are very strong at Mathematics, you are encouraged to take Further Mathematics in addition to Mathematics A Level. This is taken as Double Mathematics, where you will study A Level Mathematics in your first year (and sit an AS Level in Maths) and study A Level Further Mathematics in your second year. You will have twice the number of Maths lessons per week and after 2 years gain A Levels in both Maths and Further Maths.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you love Maths and want to do more of it! It is excellent preparation for a mathematically based degree at top universities, giving you an advantage in your understanding when you start your next steps. It will also help you stand out from the crowd when you apply.
- What you will study
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On this course you will:
- Build rapidly on the mathematics you learn at GCSE level particularly in abstract algebra
- Take units in pure and applied Mathematics, including statistics and mechanics
- Be able to attend drop-in Mathematics workshops with one-to-one support to supplement lectures
- Have the opportunity to take part in a Maths challenge
It is excellent preparation for a mathematically based degree at top universities, giving you an advantage in your understanding when you start your next steps. It will also help you stand out from the crowd when you apply.
You will be taught by a mixture of group lectures, individual support and self-learning study materials. There will also be extensive use of graphical calculators and computer software. External assessment will be by three examinations (each 2 hours long).
- Assessment
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Examination at the end of the year.
- Entry Requirements
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You will need eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, grade 7 in Maths and grade 7 in Physics or 77 in Double Science.
Progression and careers
Mathematics is a valuable qualification for scientific and engineering degrees and has links with many other subjects including Computer Science, Geography, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics and Psychology. Future job roles might include those similar to Maths A Level as above, but taking Further Maths will greatly strengthen your progression to top universities particularly in areas such as maths, physics, engineering and computer science related courses.
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How to apply
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Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
4) Receive your offer and enrol
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