Do I need to take Further Maths for certain subjects?
You need to take Further Maths to at least AS-level if you want to apply to read Mathematics, and there are a number of other subjects, notably Computer Science, Engineering and the Physics end of the Natural Sciences spectrum, for which Further Maths is highly desirable. What these subjects are looking for is high Maths ability – the ability to get an A in Further Maths A-level if you are able to take it. So, if your school/college offers Further Maths and you chose or were advised not to take it because you would struggle to get an A, then you are probably not a realistic applicant for these subjects. On the other hand, Colleges are aware that not all schools/colleges offer Further Maths A-level, and will not discriminate against applicants who have not had the opportunity to take it. If Further Maths is offered and you have recognised its desirability too late, we would advise you to do as much additional Maths as possible, e.g.
You need to take Further Maths to at least AS-level if you want to apply to read Mathematics, and there are a number of other subjects, notably Computer Science, Engineering and the Physics end of the Natural Sciences spectrum, for which Further Maths is highly desirable, and it is increasingly seen as very useful indeed for Economics. What these subjects are looking for is high Maths ability – the ability to get an A in Further Maths A-level if you are able to take it. So, if your school/college offers Further Maths and you chose or were advised not to take it because you would struggle to get an A, then you are probably not a realistic applicant for these subjects. On the other hand, Colleges are aware that not all schools/colleges offer Further Maths A-level, and will not discriminate against applicants who have not had the opportunity to take it. If Further Maths is offered and you have recognised its desirability too late, we would advise you to do as much additional Maths as poss
