Physics

Course summary

A Level of Physics provides the opportunity to explore the phenomena of the universe and to look at theories that explain what is observed. This subject combines practical skills with theoretical ideas to develop hypotheses to describe the physical universe. You will learn about everything from kinematics to cosmology and many recent developments in fascinating topics, such as particle physics. If you are interested in the limits of space, the beginning of time and everything in between this is the subject for you. Physics is more than a subject - it trains your brain to think beyond boundaries. You will already be familiar with many of the topics that you will study, including forces, waves, radioactivity, electricity and magnetism. At A Level, you'll look at these areas in more detail and find out how they are interconnected. You will also learn how to apply maths to real-world problems and explore new areas such as particle physics, quantum phenomena and astrophysics. There is no coursework or controlled assessment in A Level Physics, but students will cover 12 required practicals over the two-year course which can be tested in the external examinations. Additionally, students may be awarded a pass or fail for their practical competency.