Physics
July 27, 2023 2023-11-17 13:52Physics
A-Level Subjects
Department
Physics
A level Board/code
AQA (AS 7407, A-level 7408)
What do we cover in the course?
Key syllabus elements
Measurements and their errors
Particles and radiation
Waves
Mechanics and materials
Electricity
Further mechanics and thermal physics
Fields and their consequences
Nuclear physics
How is it assessed?
Key assessment elements
3 written papers for A-level.
There are required experiments throughout the course and practical skills and data analysis are examined within the written papers
What is the course useful for?
Students wishing to pursue a career in physics, engineering or other scientific disciplines; also useful for careers involving problem solving
Any other information
Practical work is a key part of this course. Each year several students go on to study Engineering or Physics at university. Recently two students obtained places at Imperial College to study Physics.