GCE A Level in Physics A
at Eckington School · school or sixth form
What the college says
A level Physics gives you the opportunity to explore the phenomena of the universe and to look at theories that explain what is observed. If you are interested in the limits of space, the beginning of time and everything in between this is the subject for you. Physics is more than a subject – it trains your brain to think beyond boundaries.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 GCSE Combined Science or Grade 6 GCSE Physics Grade 6 in GCSE Maths Grade 5 in GCSE English
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
Eckington Sixth Form
Eckington School Dronfield Road, Sheffield, S21 4GN
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Start dates
- 4 September 2027 · Sheffield
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