Physics A Level
at Ark Globe Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Core Physics 1: Working as a Physicist, Mechanics, and Electric Circuits. Core Physics 2: Working as a Physicist, Materials, and Waves and Particle Nature of Light. Paper 1: Advanced Physics 1, Paper 2: Advanced Physics 2, Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Physics
What you need to get on
16+ years, must have passed got at least 5 5-9 GCSE grades with at least an 7 in Physics GCSE and a 7 in Maths GCSE.
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
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6AG
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · London
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