Physics

Course summary

Studying Physics is about exploring the world around us and using that knowledge to solve problems. Physicists embrace the challenge of understanding the nature of the Universe from the incredibly small, in the form of subatomic particles that make up the fundamental building blocks of all matter, to the incredibly large, in the form of star formation and the origins of the Universe. The course is presented through a large amount of practical work, allowing you to learn through your own experiences. This practical aspect will build confidence and assist with problem-solving skills. The theory is put into direct context in a variety of applications, ranging from the mechanics involved on a sports playing field to the understanding of relativity through muons dying in our atmosphere. A-Level Physicists at Shebbear College are taught in a small groups in our modern, well-equipped laboratories.