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City College Norwich
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
City College Norwich
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop.
Application Instructions
Please ensure your application includes correct contact information e.g. mobile number and personal email address.
You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).
You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.
Course Details
Summary:
This course is a detailed overview of physics, including mechanics and nuclear physics.
Course description:
Physics is a fascinating subject about how the real world (and the rest of the universe) works. It asks about everything from what existed before the Big Bang to how cars can use less petrol.
Topics include:
- Measurements and their errors
- Particles and radiation
- Waves
- Mechanics and materials
- Electricity
- Further mechanics and thermal physics
- Fields and their consequences
- Nuclear physics.
The course combines learning about theories in physics with practical laboratory work and analysing data. You are likely to do well if you can think logically, critically and imaginatively and are willing to work hard. The course can be challenging, and you will need to persevere when you cannot immediately see the solution to a problem. It includes some mathematical concepts and theories, so it will also help if you enjoy and are good at Mathematics, especially algebra.
Assessment:
You will be assessed through 3 written exams taken at the end of the second year which include questions on both theory and practical work. A separate certificate confirming your practical skills can also be achieved in addition to your A Level.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English Language. Applicants require a minimum of a grade 6 in Maths GCSE and a grade 6,6 in GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy, or a grade 6 in Physics.
Your next steps...
Academic progression:
Physics can be taken with any other subjects, but students often choose Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography.
Physics is identified by selective universities as one of the subjects they prefer applicants to have studied at A Level.
Career Progression:
This A Level could lead on to related degree courses and careers, such as; Science, Engineering or Computing, and the skills you will learn, such as thinking clearly and logically, will be useful in a wide range of other fields.
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