The AQA Physics course extends the study of physics beyond GCSE introducing new ideas and concepts and also developing existing skills and abilities. The key principles of physics are explored and related to effects and observations in the everyday world. New areas of study give Pupils a taste of some of the courses available at Further Education institutions. The course should help develop logical thinking, independent study skills, problem solving and the ability to express ideas clearly and well as stimulating a lifelong interest in ‘why the world works the way it does’. This course can lead to degree courses in physics, all branches of engineering, architecture, materials science, computing, astronomy, astrophysics, particle physics, health physics and many other branches of science. A good pass in physics is valued by a wide variety of bodies as evidence of a Pupil of high calibre. The Physics A Level we offer is the AQA Physics course. The course contains 9 modules; 1. Measurements and their errors 2. Particles and radiation 3. Waves 4. Mechanics and materials 5. Electricity 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only) 7. Fields and their consequences (A-level only) 8. Nuclear physics (A-level only) 9. Optional unit - Engineering physics (A-level only)
In order to start the course Pupils must have gained at least a 6 in dual award but preferably Physics GCSE along with a 6 in Maths and a 6 in English.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL |
The AQA Physics course extends the study of physics beyond GCSE introducing new ideas and concepts and also developing existing skills and abilities. The key principles of physics are explored and related to effects and observations in the everyday world. New areas of study give Pupils a taste of some of the courses available at Further Education institutions. The course should help develop logical thinking, independent study skills, problem solving and the ability to express ideas clearly and well as stimulating a lifelong interest in ‘why the world works the way it does’. This course can lead to degree courses in physics, all branches of engineering, architecture, materials science, computing, astronomy, astrophysics, particle physics, health physics and many other branches of science. A good pass in physics is valued by a wide variety of bodies as evidence of a Pupil of high calibre. The Physics A Level we offer is the AQA Physics course. The course contains 9 modules; 1. Measurements and their errors 2. Particles and radiation 3. Waves 4. Mechanics and materials 5. Electricity 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics (A-level only) 7. Fields and their consequences (A-level only) 8. Nuclear physics (A-level only) 9. Optional unit - Engineering physics (A-level only)
In order to start the course Pupils must have gained at least a 6 in dual award but preferably Physics GCSE along with a 6 in Maths and a 6 in English.