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A Level in Physics

at Thomas Bennett Community College, Crawley · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You will be further developing some of the core principles covered at GCSE such as forces and electricity as well as new areas such as particle physics, quantum phenomena, fields and relativity. Physics is a linear subject, which means the assessment is at the end of A level (Y13). This includes theory assessment which is an exam, and a practical endorsement. In the practical endorsement you will carry out at least twelve practical experiments so you can demonstrate the use of a range of specific apparatus and techniques, including the use of ICT, as well as plan and execute experiments correctly. In physics you will study core content such as - particles & radiation, waves, mechanics and materials, electricity, further mechanics and thermal physics, fields and their consequences and nuclear physics. You will also have the opportunities to choose to study one optional topic from the following: astrophysics, medical physics, engineering physics or turning points in physics.

What you need to get on

Minimum Grade 6-6 in Higher Trilogy Science GCSE, or 5-5 in Foundation Trilogy Science GCSE & Minimum Grade 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

  • Thomas Bennett Community College

    THOMAS BENNETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASHDOWN DRIVE, CRAWLEY, RH10 5AD

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