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My sixth form offers further maths however the criteria required to do further maths was a grade 9 in maths GCSE which I didn't have so will I still be able to get into Cambridge or oxford for computer science degree with maths,computer sciencel and physics a levels

Reply 1

DataVenia

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Original post by Anonymous

Cambridge? No. They say on this page that: "you will need A levels/IB Higher Levels (or the equivalent) in:
• Mathematics
• Further Mathematics to AS or A level if your school offers it."

The same page also says that of Computer Science students (who had studied A levels and started at Cambridge in 2018, 2019 and 2023), 97% took Further Maths but that "Further Mathematics is now required to AS or A level if your school offers it."

Oxford aren't quite as absolute about it. They say here that "Further Mathematics A-level is highly recommended" and that "If your school offers Further Maths A-Level we expect you to have taken it."

They also point out that "from 2021-24, 95% of A-level students who were offered places for Computer Science courses (including joint courses) took Further Maths to A-level."

So although they don't make it an absolute requirement, you'll be expected to have Further Maths for Oxford too.

Reply 2

Wired_1800

Original post by Anonymous

Here are some options:

Try to convince your school to allow you to take FM.

You can self-study.

Whatever you do, i would suggest that you apply to Cambridge and hope for the best. Focus on having strong grades in your other subjects and obtain good super-curricular activities.