Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

GCE A Level in Physics A

at Ormiston Victory Academy, Norwich · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Physics A – a content-led approach. A fexible approach where the specifcaton is divided into topics, each covering diferent key concepts of physics. As learners progress through the course they will build on their knowledge of the laws of Physics, applying their understanding to solve problems on topics ranging from sub-atomic partcles to the entre universe. For A level only, the Practcal Endorsement will also support the development of practcal skills. Content is in six modules: Module 1: Development of practical skills in physics Module 2: Foundations in physics Module 3: Forces and motion Module 4: Electrons, waves and photons Module 5: Newtonian world and astrophysics Module 6: Particles and medical physics

What you need to get on

In order to follow an academic Level 3 programme of study you should have achieved five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5's or above, including English* and mathematics. In order to study Physics A level, this must also include at GCSE a 6 in Physics or 7-7 in Double Science and a 6 in Mathematics. Students would be advised to also be studying Mathematics GCE.

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

  • Ormiston Victory Academy

    Middleton Crescent Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0PX

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 386 providers teaching it