Physics A Level
at Belfairs Academy, Leigh-On-Sea · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physics is the route to many careers from predicting climate change to designing computer games. A physics background is also useful for careers in research-based roles, finance, IT and engineering.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Physics. Additionally you must have GCSE Maths at grade 6 and ideally be studying A level 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
Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3TG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Leigh-On-Sea
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