Electronics fills our everyday lives! At home, we use computers, telephones, washing machines, radios, TVs, cameras, etc. Outside we encounter electronics in trains, planes and cars, traffic systems and hospital equipment. It is ubiquitous. Clearly, the field of Electronics has made and will continue to make, a huge impact on the quality of our lives and the prosperity of the country. We are one of only a few colleges in the country which offer A Level Electronics, so this should give you a distinct advantage when pursuing future careers linked to this subject. Electronics is an ideal subject if you like a blend of the practical and the theoretical and are confident carrying out calculations and using equations. This course is an ideal complement to many other A Levels such as Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science. Relevant Skills and knowledge are clearly needed in this technological age. You will gain a thorough grounding in basic electronics and will be introduced to some of the many exciting communication and control applications. The project component of the course will allow you to gain hands-on experience at designing, building and testing specific systems and those of your own choice. You need to be self-motivated and capable of independent research and study.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, with grade 5 or above in Maths. You should have grade 5 or above in Physics or at least 5:5 in Combined Science
Assessment Two exams: 2 hours 45 minutes each accounts for 80% of the qualification. This includes a mix of short answer and extended answer questions with some set in a practical context. Non-exam assessment is 20% of qualification, involving coursework tasks looking at System Design.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Priory Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RX |
Electronics fills our everyday lives! At home, we use computers, telephones, washing machines, radios, TVs, cameras, etc. Outside we encounter electronics in trains, planes and cars, traffic systems and hospital equipment. It is ubiquitous. Clearly, the field of Electronics has made and will continue to make, a huge impact on the quality of our lives and the prosperity of the country. We are one of only a few colleges in the country which offer A Level Electronics, so this should give you a distinct advantage when pursuing future careers linked to this subject. Electronics is an ideal subject if you like a blend of the practical and the theoretical and are confident carrying out calculations and using equations. This course is an ideal complement to many other A Levels such as Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science. Relevant Skills and knowledge are clearly needed in this technological age. You will gain a thorough grounding in basic electronics and will be introduced to some of the many exciting communication and control applications. The project component of the course will allow you to gain hands-on experience at designing, building and testing specific systems and those of your own choice. You need to be self-motivated and capable of independent research and study.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, with grade 5 or above in Maths. You should have grade 5 or above in Physics or at least 5:5 in Combined Science
Assessment Two exams: 2 hours 45 minutes each accounts for 80% of the qualification. This includes a mix of short answer and extended answer questions with some set in a practical context. Non-exam assessment is 20% of qualification, involving coursework tasks looking at System Design.