Physics

Course summary

The A level Physics specification provides an innovative and contemporary course, which will encourage you to gain knowledge and understanding in Physics and its applications, and to develop your enjoyment and interest in the subject. You will develop the skills to link theory to experiment in new and changing situations, and will acquire an appreciation of how Physics has developed and is used in present-day society. You will realise the importance of Physics as an endeavour which interacts with social, philosophical, and economic matters, you will recognise the quantitative nature of Physics and how mathematical expressions relate to physical principles.