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A Level GCE Physics

at Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

At A2 you will cover further mechanics, phenomena involved with gravitational, electric and magnetic fields, thermal physics and an optional topic.Studying physics at A Level will give you a better insight into the world around you from the very smallest (quarks and leptons) to the biggest (stars, black holes and galaxies) as well as covering the interactions that link all of these things. You will also complete a variety of practical work with a wide range of equipment from high precision measuring devices to state of the art data logging equipment.

What you need to get on

At least a grade 6 in core and additional Sciences and a 5 in GCSE Maths

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Thornleigh Sixth Form College Bolton

    Sharples Park, Bolton, BL1 6PQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Bolton

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