Physics

Each subject will have its own entry requirements. Please see individual courses for more details.

A level subjects, which subjects are you interested in studying?
Please choose SIX subjects.
For each subject please choose an order of preference. Choose option 1 in the subject which you would most like to study, option 2 in your second subject choice and continue until you have your six subject options.

Optional enrichment courses:
you may choose Mathematical Studies in addition to the A Level subjects you will take in Year 12.

Mathematical Studies is a level 3 maths qualification aimed at students who have a level 4,5 or 6 in maths at GCSE. It is designed to improve students’ mathematical and problem solving skills and to help with the maths in other subjects such as the sciences, psychology, geography and economics.

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The Extended Project Qualification

Physics
A Level
This course will involve the development of knowledge in theoretical physics; it will challenge your logic and problem solving skills through mathematical applications. Through practical investigation, you will develop scientific skills in data analysis, evaluation and data collection. You will also develop an understanding of the complex ideas related to electrons, waves and photons.

Why physics?
A Level Physics is commonly studied with other sciences and maths. Physics is a requirement if you want to study engineering and is also important for computing, accounting, astronomy, architecture, business and geology. Increasingly, physicists are finding employment in areas such as environmental science, law and medical careers.

What’s expected?
We expect you to be an enthusiastic problem solver and to be an active and engaged participant in lessons. You should be keen to explore your subject outside of lessons. In lessons, you will complete investigative work in pairs or individually as you develop your practical laboratory skills. You will contribute to class problem solving, and be responsible for consolidating complex topics through question and answer sessions.

In order to study this subject, you are required to achieve either a level 7 in GCSE physics, (triple science) or a 7-6 is preferred in Combined Science. It would also help if you study A Level maths or core maths.

Physics opens the doors to many university and higher education courses such as Electronics, Engineering, Medicine, Forensic Science, and, of course, Physics.