A Level Further Mathematics 2025-26

Discover imaginary and complex numbers, calculate the exact volume of a 3-D object with integration techniques and understand the relationships of roots within any polynomials and understand the methods used by 3D printers while you explore 3-D coordinate geometry through applications of vectors.

The Further Pure 1 unit will continue to improve your understanding of Pure mathematics in which we will delve into new trigonometry techniques, solving inequalities, the intricacies of conic section and determining infinite polynomials through the Taylor series.

The Further Mechanics 1 unit will reveal further forces within the world around us, extending your understanding from A Level Maths to help to explain the work-energy principle, collisions of multiple particles within 1 or 2 dimensions and work done against resistive forces.

Core Pure Mathematics: Proof, Complex Numbers, Matrices, Roots & Coefficients, Series, Further Calculus, Further Vectors, Polar Coordinates, Hyperbolic Functions & Differential Equations

Further Pure Mathematics 1: The t-formulae, The Taylor Series, Leibnitz's theorem, L'Hospital's Rule, The Weierstrass substitution, Further Differential Equations, Parabolas, Hyperbolas, Ellipses, Numerical Methods, The vector product & Inequalities

Further Mechanics 1: Momentum, Impulse, Work, Energy, Power, Elastic strings & springs, Elastic collisions in 1 or 2 dimensions

A level further mathematics is a highly sought after and desirable subject for many higher education courses. It will teach and train you to cover content typically only seen at a Higher Education level so you stand above all of your fellow students. You will find aspects of A level further maths will continue into degrees surrounding architecture, engineering, physics, computer science, medicine, accountancy, economics and mathematics.

A level further mathematics is a highly sought after and desirable subject for many higher education courses. It will teach and train you to cover content typically only seen at a Higher Education level so you stand above all of your fellow students.

You will find aspects of A level further maths will continue into degrees surrounding architecture, engineering, physics, computer science, medicine, accountancy, economics and mathematics.

For Further Mathematics A Level you will need a grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics.

For a three A Level programme you will need to have a minimum of five 9-4 grade passes at GCSE which includes English and Mathematics.

For a four A Level programme you will need to have a minimum of six 9-4 grade passes at GCSE which includes English and Mathematics; it is expected that the majority of passes will be at 7-9 grade.

Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.

Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.

You will complete 4 externally marked exam papers at the end of your second year.

Papers 1 & 2: Core Pure Mathematics
Paper 3: Further Pure Mathematics 1
Paper 4: Further Mechanics 1

Each paper will contribute equally to your final grade

September 2025

Two years, full time.