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Is a level further maths needed for computer science?
For Computer Science, and Computer Science & Philosophy students, the A* must be in Maths, Further Maths, or Computing/Computer Science. Those taking Further Maths A-level or AS-level are required to achieve at least a Grade A. Those taking Further Maths AS-level are required to achieve at least a Grade A.
Do you need further maths for Cambridge?
The only absolute requirements to study Engineering in Cambridge are Maths and Physics at A Level (or equivalent in other systems). If you have a choice of topics within your Maths (and/or Further Maths) course, you will find mechanics and pure mathematics most immediately relevant to our Engineering course.
Can I study computer science without further maths?
Some computer science courses will require maths at A-level – and for a handful of courses, further maths is also preferred, but many others will accept you with just GCSE-level maths.
Can you do computer science without maths?
You can’t do these with absence of mathematics. If you want career in Computer Applications(this is not computer science) like Web Development, Graphic Design, Software Development then you don’t require much mathematics to go on.
What degrees require further maths?
Degree choices where A-level Further Mathematics is listed as useful
- Actuarial Science.
- Aeronautical Engineering.
- Biochemistry.
- Biomedical Sciences (including Medical Science)
- Chemical Engineering.
- Chemistry.
- Civil Engineering.
- Computer Science.
Does further maths count as 2 A levels?
A level Further Maths is a totally separate A Level to A Level Maths. Students study A Level Further Maths will get a grade in A Level Maths and another grade for A Level Further Maths, plus a separate amount of UCAS points.
What grade do you need for further maths?
Further Maths is designed for students with an enthusiasm for maths, many of whom will go on to degrees in maths, engineering, the sciences and economics. This counts as two subject choices and you will need to have achieved at least grade 7 in GCSE Maths.
Does Oxford require further maths?
Further Maths A-level can be helpful in completing the course, but is not required for admission. We accept there are many reasons why a candidate may not take Further Maths at A-level and a significant minority of the students admitted to study physics each year offer only single maths.
Do I need Maths for Computer Science Engineering?
You could be a database administrator who works mostly in SQL and C# and not require it. The only reason it becomes a requirement is because a lot of modules on CS courses offered by certain uni’s have a large mathematical component.
What a-levels do I need to study at Cambridge?
Natural Sciences – A Level Mathematics is required for the Physical Sciences and highly desirable for the Biological Sciences (the better an applicants’ mathematical ability before they come to Cambridge, the more he or she will succeed.
How do I get into Cambridge University for Computer Science?
Admissions assessments. Applicants for Computer Science are required to take the pre-interview Cambridge Test of Mathematics for University Admission (CTMUA) at an authorised centre local to them (for a lot of applicants, this will be their school/college).
Should I take Maths A-level?
The 3rd year provided us with modules like Computer Graphics, Mobile Robotics, Machine Learning, Neural Computing which all quite math reliant to some extent. tl:dr Take the Maths A-level because it gives you an edge above applicants who never took it. You can get into low requirement uni’s without it, but I would still highly recommend it. Rep:?