[boky]

Hi, I'm an international student applying universities in UK.

My question is...

In UK, what mathematical fields does 'pure mathematics' cover?

It seems that there is a category of pure mathematics in A level(?);;

Since I don't have much knowledge of UK's education and curriculum,
I can't figure out what pure mathematics means in high school studying.

Thank you.

[accelerator]

Could you please clarify what exactly you want to know? A-level Maths is made up of six units of which C1-C4 are compulsory plus you can take two modules from a combination of mechanics, stats, decision maths and further maths. I guess further maths and C4 are "pure" maths. You can also study for a 2nd maths A-level of additional three or six units.

[boky]

Originally Posted by accelerator

I guess further maths and C4 are "pure" maths.

So what do you learn in further maths and C4, "pure" maths?

I want to know the specific things that you study in the name of "pure" maths.

such as trigonometry, calculus, etc. (I don't think this example is proper. )

I want to prepare my interview and so I need to know the range that I have to study.

My English is not good, sorry

[accelerator]

Here's the link to the detailed specification. It'll give you all the information you need to know.

http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocu...cification.pdf

[boky]

Thank you

[SimonM]

Most of what is covered in "Pure" maths at A level is considered applied maths when you get to university.

[tuesday91]

C1-C4 and the FP units are all pure maths.
That's the kind of maths including algebra, trig, geometry etc.
Then the S, M and D units are all applied, and are less theoretical and have practical applications in life.