Physics
Our A-Level specification
The exam board and qualification our students are working towards is AQA Physics A-Level Specification (7408)
Why study Physics A-Level ?
Physics will make you think. Thinking and problem solving are among the most looked after skills on high level jobs and they are, beyond doubt, the hardest to achieve. Physics A-Level is a crucial "facilitating subject" that allows you to access important, engaging and lucrative degree courses such as engineering, natural sciences and electronics as well as, of course physics.
How will you teach me physics?
We use the physics you already know (mechanics, electricity, waves…) and some that is still “in the making” (particle physics, astrophysics) to help you develop those thinking skills. Is it challenging? Yes, it is. Is it fun? Definitely!
In our lessons, you will find how traditional teaching evolves to university learning and even can be connected with actual research. We try to contextualise the A level specification by inviting university students and lecturers to share with you their work, or by applying your learning to physics projects that go beyond the A level curriculum, as well as providing opportunities to link with your other subjects (maths and computer science). This is what real life will be like, and we are trying to take you as close as we can for you to see it.
Practical Science: experiments are important!
We like doing practicals, and they are an important part of the course. Learning to be an experimental scientist develops your understanding of the theory as well as your practical skills as a scientist. Through working together on a practical and learning to be accurate and systematic you become a better team worker and a precise and careful scientist.
There is a set of 12 compulsory practicals that you will perform in order to comply with the criteria that awards you the end of A level Physics Practical Endorsement certificate, but we don't stop there. You will complete many other practicals during physics lessons and as part of your AMP Physics Project. We also visit places such as CERN and other research centres/university departments either in the UK or abroad, and demonstrations and practicals are often a part of such visits.
