Physics AS/A Level

Physics AS/A Level is one of the most sought after qualifications for entry into Higher Education in any field, especially for courses in the Sciences, any branch of Engineering and Medicine. Physics is also highly regarded by employers, who recognise that it helps to develop students' numeracy and their analytical expertise.

Physics is a modular Oxford, Cambridge & RSA course and a natural progression from Science GCSE. Many of the topics that you have studied at GCSE will be examined at greater depth.

AS

The AS is assessed via the following modular exams

1. Mechanics: 1hr exam
2. Electrons, Waves and Photons: 1hr 45 min exam
3. Practical Skills in Physics: Coursework

A2

In the second year assessment is via the following exams

4. Newtonian World: 1hr exam
5. Fields, Particles and Frontiers of Physics: 1hr 45 min exam
6. Practical Skills in Physics 2: coursework