A Level Physics
at Codsall Community High School, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physics is an extremely powerful 'A' level and degree to have studied. Widely valued beyond the world of science, it is a gateway subject which can lead into the world of finance and the law as well as the more obvious careers in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. The lower sixth course covers fundamental particles, quantum phenomena, electricity, waves, mechanics and materials. In the upper sixth this is carried further but the course also includes fields, thermodynamics and an optional topic of either medical physics, turning points in physics, astrophysics or applied physics. Student quote: "A level physics has given me the opportunity to study how the Universe works on all scales. The challenges provided have given me the confidence to solve a variety of problems in the real world."
What you need to get on
At least Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or Grade 66 in GCSE Combined Science, Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature and Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
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
Codsall Community High School
Elliotts Lane Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1PQ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Wolverhampton
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