Physics is the most fundamental and venerable of the sciences, and can lead to the most diverse and flexible range of careers and skills, from space travel to archaeology, biophysics to financial markets and global engineering. Amongst admission tutors and recruiters alike, it is considered a very valuable A Level. The AQA (Specification A) A Level Physics course is designed to develop student’s knowledge and understanding in physics and its applications, to develop the link between theory and experiment and to extend their understanding of the way in which mathematical processes relate to physical principles. A full programme of practical work is included to reinforce the theory lessons. A typical week’s homework would include a set of numerical and qualitative problems, a web based assignment and preparation for and writing up an experiment. Students are encouraged to read around the subject, for example by reading New Scientist or Physics Review regularly
The minimum entry requirement for the course is grade 7 or above at GCSE Physics or equivalent grades at GCSE Double Award Science. A grade 7 or above at GCSE Mathematics is also required.
This new A Level is a two year course with all final exams being taken at the end of year two. There is no coursework element, but practicals are an integral part of the course and a practical skills verification will form an additional part of the final A Level grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,500 - £40,500 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,380 - £27,120 |
| Address | Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX |
Physics is the most fundamental and venerable of the sciences, and can lead to the most diverse and flexible range of careers and skills, from space travel to archaeology, biophysics to financial markets and global engineering. Amongst admission tutors and recruiters alike, it is considered a very valuable A Level. The AQA (Specification A) A Level Physics course is designed to develop student’s knowledge and understanding in physics and its applications, to develop the link between theory and experiment and to extend their understanding of the way in which mathematical processes relate to physical principles. A full programme of practical work is included to reinforce the theory lessons. A typical week’s homework would include a set of numerical and qualitative problems, a web based assignment and preparation for and writing up an experiment. Students are encouraged to read around the subject, for example by reading New Scientist or Physics Review regularly
The minimum entry requirement for the course is grade 7 or above at GCSE Physics or equivalent grades at GCSE Double Award Science. A grade 7 or above at GCSE Mathematics is also required.
This new A Level is a two year course with all final exams being taken at the end of year two. There is no coursework element, but practicals are an integral part of the course and a practical skills verification will form an additional part of the final A Level grade.