Course information
Physics
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace - Croydon
02087712261
Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH
Course summary

Our curriculum aims to leave students prepared to maximise their future with extensive knowledge and understanding of key scientific concepts across the specialist disciplines of Physics. To this we will: • Develop students’ appreciation for Science and its significance (A) • Encourage students to become Scientists (B) • Allow students to access Science through its communication (C) • Develop the skills required of Scientists (D) The course is divided into 8 core modules and one option: 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 Option: Astrophysics

Entry requirements

• A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed. • English Language grade 5 and Math grade 7 • Must attain an overall grade 6 in Physics at GCSE if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam. • Extended writing subject. Students must also study A Level Maths

How you'll be assessed

This is a linear qualification, which means that you will sit all your external AQA exams at the end of Y13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressMaberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH