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Key details

Course areas
A LevelsEnglish, Maths and Languages
Student types
16 - 18 coursesA Levels
Course type
A Level course
Course level
Level 3
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
High Pavement Sixth Form Chaucer Street, Nottingham, NG1 5LP
Course code
Parent course code:C000450 Child course code: Q000562
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Course introduction

This course will broaden and deepen the mathematical knowledge and skills you’ll develop while studying A Level Mathematics.

Your tutor will discuss entry requirements during the first year of your A Level Maths programme. An early start in the first year is possible for some students depending on ability.

You will study this course as a fourth A Levels, alongside A Level Maths. You will be able to select your chosen subjects when you apply online.

Further Maths will extend your work in pure maths, statistics and mechanics. 

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You will be encouraged to participate in a 30-hour work placement while you are studying.

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Course information

2 years

OCR A Level Further Maths B (MEI)

To study 3 A Levels you’ll need at least 5 GCSE’s at grades 9-4 including GCSE English at grade 4 or above and Maths at grade 6 or above.

To study 4 A Levels you’ll need at least 6 GCSE’s at grades 9-7 including GCSE English and Maths at grade 7 or above.

You must be studying A Level Maths and 2 other A Levels alongside this subject.

The programme of study is for two years, and you will be expected to be achieving a minimum of grade D in all subject assessments by the end of year one to progress to the second year.

Applicants with predicted GCSE grades 1 or 2 points below the entry requirement for an A Level:

If your predicted grades do not meet the entry requirements for either 1 or 2 of your chosen A Level subject choices, don’t worry we will still make you a conditional offer. We advise that you think about a second choice of course as a back-up plan. You can meet with us for a supportive, friendly and impartial discussion to look at other courses that Nottingham College has to offer. For more information contact High Pavement Sixth Form admissions by telephone on 0115 9100 100 or email at feadmissions@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

You’ll take external exams.

You could progress to a related higher education course such as maths, business, accountancy, science, computing, engineering or economics.

There are lots of careers open to you such as aeronautical engineer, biochemist, veterinarian or chemical engineer.

You will need your own scientific calculator. A graphical calculator is also strongly recommended – ask your tutor for advice before buying one.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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Careers related to this course

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Actuaries, Economists and Statisticians

Potential Earnings

£81,401.07

Average Earnings

£45,365.80

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Mathematics and Social Sciences

People in these occupations study mathematical methods, apply mathematics to solve problems, and study and describe human society.

Skills

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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