Physics is at the heart of everything. from the building blocks of the atom to the great expanse of the universe. How did the universe begin, and how will it end? Physics opens the door to a wide variety of career paths. The skills you will develop by studying Physics are those that employers will be looking for in recruits. The range of potential career paths is huge - astrophysicists, geologists, pilots and surgeons all find A-level physics essential. Physics may be theoretical but the fun is real! We endeavour to teach the subject in a fun, relevant way at all levels. This is reflected in the popularity of Physics at A Level. In many ways, Physics in the Sixth Form is similar to GCSE: we will cover many familiar topics, such as forces and motion, electricity and waves. The advantage at A Level is that, as we develop a greater level of complexity in both our explanations and understanding of these basic phenomena, we can apply them to many real-life situations.
As a minimum, students must achieve at least grade 7 (equivalent to A grade) in four separate subjects. In addition, all students must achieve a minimum grade of 6 (equivalent to a high B grade) in Mathematics and English GCSE or IGCSE. Please also note that a minimum of grade 7 is required in those subjects, or closely related subjects, that students wish to study for A Level with the exception of Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 8 at GCSE and Further Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 9 at GCSE.
Some topics are new, such as quantum physics, particle accelerators, and cosmology. Studying these areas is challenging yet immensely rewarding. It also gives us an excuse to visit world-leading facilities, such as CERN in Geneva, an experimental fusion reactor near Oxford, and also to observe the Northern Lights, possibly the greatest natural light show on the planet. For the AQA qualification students will sit three papers, each worth approximately a third of the final mark. Topics assessed include electricity, particles and radiation, waves, and mechanics - the last of which has much in common with Maths. Students are encouraged to take Mathematics A Level with Physics though it is not essential. However, anyone planning to study Science and Engineering beyond A Level will usually find it a prerequisite. The full A Level will contain the above material plus nuclear physics, further mechanics, thermal and astrophysics. The assessment model will comprise two papers, each worth 34% and 2 hours long covering specific topics. The final 32% is assessed in a two-hour synoptic paper, all the skills and techniques developed throughout the A Level Physics course are brought to bear as we delve deeper into practical skills and data analysis. Astrophysics is the option offered at KGS and this will be assessed through short- and long-answer questions within the synoptic paper.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,460 |
| Address | London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
Physics is at the heart of everything. from the building blocks of the atom to the great expanse of the universe. How did the universe begin, and how will it end? Physics opens the door to a wide variety of career paths. The skills you will develop by studying Physics are those that employers will be looking for in recruits. The range of potential career paths is huge - astrophysicists, geologists, pilots and surgeons all find A-level physics essential. Physics may be theoretical but the fun is real! We endeavour to teach the subject in a fun, relevant way at all levels. This is reflected in the popularity of Physics at A Level. In many ways, Physics in the Sixth Form is similar to GCSE: we will cover many familiar topics, such as forces and motion, electricity and waves. The advantage at A Level is that, as we develop a greater level of complexity in both our explanations and understanding of these basic phenomena, we can apply them to many real-life situations.
As a minimum, students must achieve at least grade 7 (equivalent to A grade) in four separate subjects. In addition, all students must achieve a minimum grade of 6 (equivalent to a high B grade) in Mathematics and English GCSE or IGCSE. Please also note that a minimum of grade 7 is required in those subjects, or closely related subjects, that students wish to study for A Level with the exception of Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 8 at GCSE and Further Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 9 at GCSE.
Some topics are new, such as quantum physics, particle accelerators, and cosmology. Studying these areas is challenging yet immensely rewarding. It also gives us an excuse to visit world-leading facilities, such as CERN in Geneva, an experimental fusion reactor near Oxford, and also to observe the Northern Lights, possibly the greatest natural light show on the planet. For the AQA qualification students will sit three papers, each worth approximately a third of the final mark. Topics assessed include electricity, particles and radiation, waves, and mechanics - the last of which has much in common with Maths. Students are encouraged to take Mathematics A Level with Physics though it is not essential. However, anyone planning to study Science and Engineering beyond A Level will usually find it a prerequisite. The full A Level will contain the above material plus nuclear physics, further mechanics, thermal and astrophysics. The assessment model will comprise two papers, each worth 34% and 2 hours long covering specific topics. The final 32% is assessed in a two-hour synoptic paper, all the skills and techniques developed throughout the A Level Physics course are brought to bear as we delve deeper into practical skills and data analysis. Astrophysics is the option offered at KGS and this will be assessed through short- and long-answer questions within the synoptic paper.