Further Mathematics (5371) is achieved through examinations. If you particularly enjoy Mathematics, then you may also wish to consider AS Further Mathematics as a second Maths A-level. This can only be studied if you take Pure Mathematics. The extra modules to be studied here are Decision 1 (MD01), Statistics 1 (MS1B) and Mechanics 1 (MM1B). Mechanics is about the study of forces and motion. You may well have done some mechanics as part of your GCSE Science course. Mechanics complements A-Level Physics well and, to a lesser extent, subjects such as Technology and Physical Education. Decision Mathematics concerns itself with a variety of techniques for solving real life problems that arise in business, industry and information technology. Many of these techniques (algorithms) can be implemented on computers. Statistics is concerned with the collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data and also the use of probability to predict behaviour in "real-life" situations. You are likely to have done some basic work in statistics as part of your GCSE Mathematics course and you may even have done a GCSE in Statistics. You will be using statistical techniques if you do A-Level courses in subjects such as Biology, Economics, Geography or Psychology. Requirements: AS Maths plus 5 GCSEs A*-C with a B in Maths.

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