A-Level Programme - Physics

Our A-Level in Physics will help build on your previous science study, with problem solving, experimentation and interpreting data.

On our A-Level programme, you will study three or four subjects. Please apply for three or four subjects and use our course selector here to check what options you can do!

What will I study?

• Development of practical skills in physics
• Foundations in physics
• Forces and motion
• Electrons, waves and photons
• Newtonian world and astrophysics
• Particles and medical physics
• You will carry out a combination of practical exercises and theory, and will be taught in a well-equipped laboratory by our industry-trained staff

The course will be assessed by two 2.15 hours examinations, one 1.30 hour examination and a practical assessment varied with formal lessons and practical work supported by discussions, video, ICT and Physics workshops.

You will need:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths and, for this specific subject;

• GCSE grade 6 or above in maths and physics (6-5 in combined science)