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A Level in Physics

at City of Wolverhampton College · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Are you interested in finding out how the universe works? Are you fascinated in the fundamental particles that make up matter and the fundamental forces that hold everything together? Do you want to know how nuclear energy is generated? Or how optical fibers work? If yes, then this is the right course for you! Physics is arguably the most exciting part of all science and technology. It looks all the way from the inside of atoms out to the whole universe and in between. It covers such things as mechanics, optics, waves, materials, particle physics, fields, electricity, radioactivity and energy. An understanding of the concepts in physics leads some way to understanding nature itself. It is the glue that holds the other sciences together. Physics is playing an important part in the development of telecommunications, medical diagnosis, space exploration, manufacturing and countless other applications, both in industry and the home. Physics A Level is one of the most respected A Levels there is, and it shows you are numerate and can handle a demanding course to a high level.

What you need to get on

To access this course you are required to have: Five or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including a minimum of grades 6,6 in double science or 5 in physics, 4 in English and 6 in maths The required QoE score

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

  • City Learning Quarter

    1 ST. GEORGES PARADE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV2 1AZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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