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Physics (A)

at South Nottinghamshire Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull time

What the college says

The course involves the study of particle, wave and mechanical physics, giving both a theoretical understanding of the world we live in as well as a practical understanding of forces and machinery. It provides an excellent foundation of knowledge required to study and type of Physics at university and leads seamlessly from the ideas studied at GCSE. A Level Physics lessons are diverse in their delivery and combine the study of theory with practical laboratory work. The course is linear and involves a set number of required practical tasks which students will be expected to apply their knowledge and understanding from in their exams. Assessment is through three terminal examinations which are 2 hours long.

What you need to get on

5 x GCSE's grade 9 - 4 including grade 5 in English or Maths. Grade 5 in Combined Science, or a grade 5 in Physics and a 5 in higher tier 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

  • South Nottinghamshire Academy

    Cropwell Road Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham, NG12 2FQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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