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Physics

at Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Reading · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull time

What the college says

A Level Physics is a fascinating and challenging area of study. You will develop and deepen your knowledge of familiar topics such as electricity, light and motion and be introduced to newer areas such as particle physics and the quantum world. Our physicists go on to study a whole variety of courses at university from pure science to applied areas such as engineering, telecommunications and meteorology.

What you need to get on

6+ in Physics or 6/6+ in Trilogy Science and 6+ in 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

  • Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre

    Surley Row Caversham, Reading, RG4 8LR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Reading

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