Physics

Course summary

Physics is the basis for everything. A level physics is a facilitating subject that can get you into a broad range of careers. AQA physics takes you on a journey learning about the smallest particles onto how we can explore space. Explaining how we’ve come to understand what is beyond our everyday perception. A level physics is an introduction to important ideas that will develop critical thinking, reasoning, logic and maths. What is the subject about? Physics is the basis for everything. A level physics is a facilitating subject that can get you into a broad range of careers. AQA physics takes you on a journey learning about the smallest particles onto how we can explore space. Explaining how we’ve come to understand what is beyond our everyday perception. A level physics is an introduction to important ideas that will develop critical thinking, reasoning, logic and maths. What do employers say about this subject? Employers see A level Physics as a prestigious qualification. Candidates that have this A level are thought to be highly capable individuals who are good at understanding and applying complex theories, which can be applied to workplace situations. Given the nature of the subject, a high level of numeracy is also guaranteed. As such an A level Physics background often leads to careers in finance, in addition to science, engineering and technology. On comparing similar candidates for prospective employment, those with A level Physics receive a higher level of approval in the selection criteria. Key Stage 5 Physics is a linear course meaning all of the A level exams are sat after two years of study. There are optional exams after one year if student wish to gain an AS qualification. However, most pupils will want the full A level so will use the AS exams for practice and will then continue on to the full 2 year course. During the two year course, there are 12 standard practical assessments to complete to gain the practical endorsement. Other practical learning opportunities and demonstrations are also given to aid learning. This should give students the necessary practical skills to pursue science at university