A-Level Physics

AS level (year 1)

G481: Mechanics
Motion, forces in action, work and energy.

G482: Electrons, waves and photons
Electric current, resistance, DC circuits, waves, quantum physics.

G483: Practical skills in physics 1
Internal assessment of practical skills.

A2 level (year 2)

G484: Newtonian world
Newton's laws and momentum, circular motion and oscillations, thermal physics.

G485: Fields, particles and frontiers of physics
Electric and magnetic fields, capacitors and exponential decay, nuclear physics, medical imaging, modelling the universe.

G486: Practical skills in physics 2
Internal assessment of practical skills.

Teaching methods are varied with formal lessons and practical work supported by discussions, video, ICT and physics workshops.

End Qualification:

Year 1: AS Level Physics
Year 2: A2 Level Physics

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

5 GCSEs including GCSE Core Science Grade B, GCSE Additional Science Grade B, or GCSE Physics grade B, GCSE English language Grade C and GCSE Mathematics grade B plus 2 others grade C or above. Recommend also studying A Level Maths and A Level Further Maths.

Assessment:

AS level:
1 hour written exam (30% of AS, 15% of A2).
1 hour 45 mins written exam (50% of AS, 25% of A2).
Internal assessment (20% of AS, 10% of A2).

A2 level:
1 hour written exam (15% of A2).
1 hour 45 mins written exam (25% of A2).
Internal assessment (10% of A2).

Progression from this course:

This subject is an excellent qualification for entry into medicine, dentistry, law, research, engineering, IT and business. Employers respect and look for people who have learned to think logically, to solve problems, to handle numbers, to work together and who are creative and love a challenge. These are exactly the sort of qualities you develop through a study of physics.

Location:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

2 Years

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials/resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

Students may be asked to purchase a text book. Student trips.

Additional Information:

Contact Student Services: King's Lynn - 01553 761144 Isle (Wisbech) - 01945 582561 A level courses in Wisbech are run and delivered in partnership with Thomas Clarkson Community College.