Maths is well-recognised as a facilitating subject and is seen as hugely beneficial by universities and employers alike – when considering student or employee credentials.

Developing your subject knowledge through A level Further Maths is a challenge you’ll relish. This course is also recommended if you wish to pursue a career in many specialist fields. Our Further Maths AS level online course is ideal if you:

• Want to be at the forefront of technological advancement. Maths is continually developing new theories which, in turn enable scientific discoveries and inventions.
• Would like to pursue a career where a deeper knowledge of maths is a requirement.
• Are keen to further develop your competence in a range of mathematical areas.
• Aspire to running your own business and need to get more of a grasp on how business finances work such as calculating costs and profits.
• Have an interest in studying maths to a highly advanced level.

Future opportunities

• Studying mathematics, STEM subjects or other relevant subjects at degree level.
• A range of careers including those in engineering, computer science, architecture, accountancy, the Civil Service, data analysis, financial trading, insurance, meteorology, nursing, quantity surveying, statistics, software development and education.
• Government research suggests those individuals who have the best maths skills and achieve academic qualifications in this subject, generally go on to earn a higher wage.

Section 1: Core pure mathematics, Part 1

• Complex numbers
• Roots of polynomials
• Matrices and transformations

Section 2: Core pure mathematics, Part 2

• Sequences and series
• Proof by induction
• Matrices and inverses

Section 3: Core pure mathematics, Part 3

• Further calculus
• Complex numbers and geometry
• Vectors and 3D space

Section 4: Further pure, Part 1 (Option 1)

One of two options must be chosen for Section 4.

• Inequalities
• Coordinate systems
• Trigonometry
• Vectors
• Numerical methods

Section 4: Statistics, Part 1 (Option 2)

One of two options must be chosen for Section 4.

• Discrete random variables
• Discrete distributions, part 1
• Discrete distributions, part 2
• Chi-squared numbers

Section 5: Further pure, Part 1 (Option 1)

One of three options must be chosen for Section 5. This option must be different to that chosen for Section 4.

• Inequalities
• Coordinate systems
• Trigonometry
• Vectors
• Numerical methods

Section 5: Statistics, Part 1 (Option 2)

One of three options must be chosen for Section 5. This option must be different to that chosen for Section 4.

• Discrete random variables
• Discrete distributions, part 1
• Discrete distributions, part 2
• Chi-squared numbers

Section 5: Mechanics, Part 1 (Option 3)

One of three options must be chosen for Section 5. This option must be different to that chosen for Section 4.

• Work, energy and power, part 1
• Work, energy and power, part 2
• Impulse and momentum, part 1
• Impulse and momentum, part 2

Study AS level Further Mathematics with us and benefit from:

• Flexible learning
• Support from a personal tutor by email, phone or Skype
• Any time enrolment
• Our exam booking service
• Assignments with tutor feedback
• Ongoing support from Student Support
• Forums to discuss your course with other students

learn@nec

Choose when and where you access your course, using learn@nec our 24/7 learning platform.

This easy-to-use learning platform includes interactive checkpoints, quizzes and activities to help you evaluate your progress.

You’ll have access to support from a personal tutor. All NEC tutors are subject experts, with experience of supporting online learners.

Meet Colleen who is just one of our first-class Further Maths tutors

“As a small child I loved Maths and that has never changed! As well as my own passion for the subject I love to teach the subject to others, helping them overcome any fear of the subject and showing them just how rewarding the study of Maths can be.

My approach to teaching has always been to help students to be the best they can possibly be; no question is too trivial, there is no such thing as a dumb question, the dumb thing to do is not to ask! I have a keen interest in how students learn.

I have been involved in education throughout my career, specialising in Mathematics and IT as a teacher in schools, as a distance learning tutor and also a trainer so I am used to teaching all ages. I also have a great deal of examining experience and am a Member of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors.”

Exam board

• Edexcel 8FM0

Format

• Online learning with support from a personal tutor

Hours

• Complete at your own pace
• Approx. 150-180* hours plus time to develop your skills and for completing assignments

*The specification suggests that 150 hours is needed. You’ll also need time to complete assignments and prepare yourself for exams and some courses like English literature involve a lot of reading.  Everyone is different so it’s impossible to say with certainty how long a course will take you, but you should expect to spend longer than 150 hours. Taken across the length of time we recommend, this equates to approximately 4 hours per week. This will increase if you choose to take it over a shorter time frame or may be less if you are retaking a subject and have covered a lot of of the course content.

Assignments

• 6 assignments (one introductory) – these do not contribute towards your final grade

Requirements

• Internet access
• Computer operating system and browser to support learn@nec

Our course fees are open and honest to help you plan for any additional costs.

Your course fee includes:

• Access to learn@nec
• All the course materials you need to complete the course
• Support from a personal tutor for up to 24 months from your date of enrolment
• Assignment marking
• Marking for one past paper
• Guaranteed exam place
• NEC’s guide to study skills: How to Succeed as an Independent Learner
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar guide
• Time planner to help you plan your study timetable
• Information on how to apply for exams

Your course fee does not cover:

• Exam entry fees

Optional extras:

• Additional past paper marking
• Revision tutorial
• Optional tutorial
• Additional review
• UCAS application service

How to study maths

Can you study A level Further Maths through distance learning?

Exams (two):

• 1 hour 40 minutes, 50% of marks (calculator)
• 1 hour 40 minutes, 50% of marks (calculator)

Non-exam assessment (NEA):

• None

We know that our younger students often need an extra helping hand with their studies. In our experience learning online works best when either a parent or guardian are involved. This is why NEC has developed our unique Progress Tracker to help you to support your child.

NEC’s Progress Tracker will allow you to easily track your child’s progress across their subjects and gain insight to how well they are doing through access to their assignment grades and tutor feedback.  

Read more about how we work with young students who are studying at home or through a school.

Would you like to talk to our Course Advice Team about the best route for you? Visit our Contact Us page, fill in the form and a member of the team will get back to you!