
The goal of physics is to understand how things work from first principles. It reveals the mathematical beauty of the universe at scales ranging from subatomic to cosmological. Physics is an exciting and challenging subject that will help you to build up your problem solving, research and analytical skills. It is concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy including: mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, the structure of the atom and the physical nature of the universe. Core Content 1. Measurements and their errors 2. Particles and radiation 3. Waves 4. Mechanics and materials 5. Electricity 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics 7. Fields and their consequences 8. Nuclear physics The specialist option covered is Astrophysics
Normal Sixth Form requirements, 5 GCSEs including English and Maths. Grade 66 or above in combined Science or 55 in Triple Science. Where you do not meet the entry requirements, your application will still be considered during interview where we can ascertain your knowledge around this subject.
Assessment is through three externally set papers: Paper 1 • Sections 1-5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) • Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A Level Paper 2 • Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 • Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 • Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A Level Paper 3 • Section A Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis • Section B: Students enter for one of sections 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 • Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks • 32% of A-Level
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Region | East of England |
Local Authority | Essex |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL |
The goal of physics is to understand how things work from first principles. It reveals the mathematical beauty of the universe at scales ranging from subatomic to cosmological. Physics is an exciting and challenging subject that will help you to build up your problem solving, research and analytical skills. It is concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy including: mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, the structure of the atom and the physical nature of the universe. Core Content 1. Measurements and their errors 2. Particles and radiation 3. Waves 4. Mechanics and materials 5. Electricity 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics 7. Fields and their consequences 8. Nuclear physics The specialist option covered is Astrophysics
Normal Sixth Form requirements, 5 GCSEs including English and Maths. Grade 66 or above in combined Science or 55 in Triple Science. Where you do not meet the entry requirements, your application will still be considered during interview where we can ascertain your knowledge around this subject.
Assessment is through three externally set papers: Paper 1 • Sections 1-5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) • Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A Level Paper 2 • Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 • Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 • Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A Level Paper 3 • Section A Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis • Section B: Students enter for one of sections 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 • Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks • 32% of A-Level