Physics

Course summary

A context-based course across a broad range of Physics principles including mechanics, waves and electricity. If you are interested in ‘how things work’ across a scale from atoms to galaxies, then this is the course for you. Physics develops skills that are highly prized by employers, such as mathematical ability, analytical thinking, communication of ideas and practical aptitude, making it one of the best vocational subjects to study. Finance and Engineering are the two largest employment sectors for physicists. The course is split over the two years into 11 context-based chapters, covering the Physics involved in Sport, Space Technology, Music, Food production, Medicine, Archaeology, The Eurostar, Media, Particle Physics, Earthquakes & Architecture, Stars & The Universe.