GCE AS Level in Physics
at Shire Oak Academy, Walsall · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is for students who want to continue studying physics after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics like forces and electricity, but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. You might be choosing physics because you're headed for a scientific career, though it will give you transferable skills that can be used in a wide range of non-scientific careers too. To study Physics A level, you'll need a keen interest in science and good maths skills.
What you need to get on
4-5 GCSEs including Maths, Physics and 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
SHIRE OAK ACADEMY
Lichfield Road Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Walsall
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