Do universities like A level further maths?

Further Maths is also highly desirable, if not required, by many top universities for Mathematics, Science and Engineering courses, as well as Computing and Economics. It may be studied alongside, or after, A level Mathematics.

Should I study further maths A level?

Any student capable of passing an AS/A level in Mathematics should also be able to pass AS Further Mathematics. Studying Further Mathematics consolidates and reinforces your standard A level Mathematics work, helping you to achieve your best possible grades.

Is Further Maths respected?

In conclusion, A-Level Further Maths is definitely highly respected, but you have to apply to the correct area of study going forward because if it doesn’t relate it may not hold the same prestige.

Is Further Maths the hardest a level?

A-Level Further Maths is considered to be one of the hardest A-Levels out there, if not the hardest. You should only be applying for this subject if you are the most able mathematician. The minimum requirement for A-Level Maths is a 6 at GCSE compared to a 7 at GCSE for A-Level Further Maths.

Do you need further maths to study maths?

You won’t be able to take further maths unless you are also taking maths, or have already got a maths A-level. Further maths is very useful if you want to study maths at university, but it usually isn’t required. If you’d rather focus on pure maths, you might be able to take a pure mathematics course instead.

Is it worth learning advanced mathematics at University?

One of the primary reasons for wanting to learn advanced mathematics is to become a “quant”. However, if your sole reason for wanting to learn these topics is to get a job in the sector, particularly in an investment bank or quantitative hedge fund, I would strongly advise you to carry out mathematics in a formal setting (i.e. at university).

Is it possible to self-study university level mathematics?

Self-study of university level mathematics is not an easy task, by any means. It requires a substantial level of discipline and effort to not only make the cognitive shift into “theorem and proof” mathematics, but also to do this as a full autodidact.

What qualifications do I need to study advanced mathematics?

However, chances are if you are considering studying advanced mathematics you will already have formal qualifications in the basics, particularly the mathematics learnt in junior and senior highschool (GCSE and A-Level for those of us in the UK!).

What is the first year of an undergraduate mathematics education like?

The first year in an undergraduate mathematics education is primarily about shifting your mindset from the “mechanical” approach taught at highschool/A-Level into the “formal systems” approach that is studied at university. Hence, there is a much more rigourous emphasis on mathematical foundations, including formal descriptions of sets]