Course information
Physics
Edmonton County School - Enfield
02083603158
Little Bury Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9JZ
Course summary

Physicists explore the fundamental nature of almost everything we know of. They probe the furthest reaches of the earth to study the smallest pieces of matter. Join them to enter a world deep beneath the surface of normal human experience. First year of A Level -Measurements and their errors, Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics and energy, Electricity. Second year of A Level -Further mechanics and thermal physics, Fields, Nuclear physics, Plus one option from the following – Astrophysics, Medical physics, Engineering physics, Turning points in physics, Electronics

Entry requirements

5 or more 9-4 (A*-C) grades at GCSE including English Lang/Lit and Maths at Grade 4 or above Grade 6 or above in GCSE Physics or Grade 67 or above in GCSE Combined Science, and Grade 6 or above in Maths

How you'll be assessed

There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practicals will be assessed. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A-level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A-level.Physics are based on what you have learned in your practicals. The AS has two exams at the end of the year. Both are 1 hour 30 minutes long.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEnfield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressLittle Bury Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9JZ