Course information
Physics
Littleover Community School - Derby
01332513219
Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, DE23 4BZ
Course summary

Physics underpins our understanding of the Universe we live in, it has brought huge benefits to society and provides the foundation for the advances in engineering, information and communication technologies, and health sciences which we rely on daily in our lives. Studying physics is stimulating, leads to a wide range of careers and gives you good earning potential. Why wouldn’t you want to study physics? The every day and the infinite; big and small. It’s a strange place, the Universe. The 9 theory modules are: • 1 - Measurements and their errors. • 2 - Particles and radiation. • 3 - Waves. • 4 - Mechanics and materials. • 5 - Electricity. • 6 - Further mechanics and thermal physics. • 7 - Fields and their consequences. • 8 - Nuclear physics. • 9 - Astrophysics. Qualities Required: • A lively interest in Physics and the world around them. • Good mathematical skills and the ability to think logically and critically. • An aptitude for practical work.

Entry requirements

Five GCSES at grades 9-5, which must include grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. Students taking trilogy GCSE science - grade 7/7 or above in science (preferred), grade 6/6 in science (required). Students taking separate sciences at GCSE - grade 7 or above in Physics and at least one other science (preferred), grade 6 or above in Physics and at least one other science (required). All students - grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths.

How you'll be assessed

The A-level course consists of 9 theory modules, which are assessed at the end of Year 13 by three two-hour written papers with a multiple choice element. Practical skills are assessed throughout the course via 12 prescribed practical experiments and in the final written papers.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerby
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPastures Hill, Littleover, Derby, DE23 4BZ