Course information
Physics
Course summary

If you want the chance to investigate and understand some of the fundamental laws of the Universe and find out many real-life applications of physics theory then A Level Physics is the course for you. Year 1 is split into 5 sections: • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity Year 2 is split into 4 sections: • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • Engineering physics

Entry requirements

GCSE Double Science at Grade 6 or better. It is also recommended that you study A Level Mathematics but if you do not, we require at least a Grade 7 in Mathematics at GCSE (students achieving a 6 in Maths may be considered alongside strong ATL grades).

How you'll be assessed

This qualification is linear which means that students will sit all the exams at the end of their course, with a mixture of short and long answer questions, multiple choice questions, and structured questions including practical techniques in 3 x 2-hour exams A Level exams will cover content from Year 1 and Year 2 and will be at higher demand. You will carry out practical activities throughout your course. There are twelve required practicals: six from Year 1 and six from Year 2.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBurton Road, Beverley, HU17 7EJ