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A Level in Physics

at Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy, Chester Le Street · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

What will I learn & how will it help me?Have you ever wondered: Why is lightning attracted to a church spire? Can you get electricity out of a potato? Why is a shock from 240V mains more dangerous than a shock from a 5000V power pack? What is different about light from the Sun during an eclipse? What would happen if you met your antimatter twin?You will find out the answers to all these questions if you study A Level Physics. Physics can qualify you for a whole range of higher education courses and careers including architecture, engineering, medicine, optics, space science and many more.

What you need to get on

Course Centre Requirements: Grade 6 in Physics or science

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

  • Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

    Birtley Lane, Birtley, DH3 2LP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birtley

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