A Level

Physics

Entry Requirements

GCSE Grade 6 in Science and Maths and grade 4 in English with an average points score of 6 or above.

Assessment Method

This course is assessed by 3 exams and a stand alone practical endorsement.

About this course

This course is ideal for learners who enjoy Science and Maths and are considering a career in a STEM field. Throughout the course learners will look at many different areas, from Astrophysics to Particle Physics and everything in between. Physics will help you understand the world around you, it will help you develop your critical thinking skills and create a wide range of opportunities for you to progress into. Would you like to know the answer to; “What is the ultimate fate of the universe?” Then this course is for you.

Who is this course aimed at?

This course is aimed at students who:

Are interested in how the Universe works from the nano-scale physics of particles and quantum effects to immeasurably large scales involved in cosmological physics
Would like to progress on to study Physics or another STEM based subject at university. Or alternatively would like to gain a higher level apprenticeship in engineering or science.
Enjoy maths, problem solving and can work in a logical manner.

What will you learn?

Mechanics: Forces, motion, energy and the links between them.
Electrical Circuits: A fundamental understanding of how circuits work.
Materials: Aerodynamics, fluid flow and the behaviour of materials under tension and compression.
Waves: Standing waves, Refraction, Polarisation and many more wave properties.
Nature of Light: Wave-particle duality and the strange world of quantum physics.
Further Mechanics: Circular motion and momentum.
Fields: Electric, Magnetic and Gravitational fields.
Nuclear and Particle Physics: The physics of the fundamental building blocks of matter.
Thermodynamics: Heating and cooling of materials.
Astrophysics: Interstellar measurements, dark matter and the fate of the universe.
Radioactivity: Radioactive decay, fission and fusion.
Vibrations: Simple harmonic motion and oscillating system.

What skills will you develop?

Extended Scientific Calculations
Communication of mathematical ideas
Numeracy
Problem Solving
Resilience
Experimental Techniques

Related Courses

Looking for something that works well with this course? Here are some related courses to consider.

Engineering

Further Maths

Chemistry

Progression routes

Physics (Including Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics etc)
Maths
Engineering (Such as Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering etc),
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biology