Physics

Course summary

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