ED6 Sixth Form
Course overview
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.
Topics
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
Job opportunities after this course
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.
Further study options after this course
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.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are reviewed annually and are subject to change as qualifications, awarding bodies and assessment criteria evolve.
For the latest qualifications and grades required by course type/level, please follow this link to check the most up-to-date entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression at the college.
How is this course assessed?
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
When does the course start?
September 2025
Length of course
Two years, full time.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
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