A Level Physics
at Cardinal Newman College, Preston · college
What the college says
Want to know what makes the Universe tick? Are you considering a career in Mechanical Engineering, Cosmology or Medical Physics? An understanding of Physics underpins the technology that puts satellites into orbit, makes the internet possible, revolutionises medicine and it�s also behind the technology that will shape tomorrow�s innovations. Physics is unique. No other subject allows you to gain such a deep understanding of the way the world works. Physics is both the everyday and extraordinary from explaining why the sky is blue, to understanding quantum theory and Einstein�s relativity. A Level Physics combines practical investigations and experiments with theoretical ideas, giving you the skills to logically analyse and solve problems; skills which can be applied to any scientific or mathematical challenge. Your first year will consist of five topic areas; Particles and Radiation, Waves, Mechanics and Materials, Electricity and Practical and Measurement Skills. Within these topics you will learn about subatomic particles like the quark and the neutrino, gain a basic understanding of quantum theory and current electricity and cover forces and mechanics including projectile motion. AS Students will sit two exams at the end of Y12, each contributing 50% of the AS grade. A Level Students will sit three exams at the end of Y13, each contributing around 33% to their A Level grade.
What you need to get on
Five Grade 5s at GCSE and at least a 6 in two Sciences and a 7 in Maths (must also choose A-Level 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
Cardinal Newman College
Larkhill Road, Preston, PR1 4HD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Preston
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