Level: AS and A2 level

Awarding Body: AQA

The AS level modules includes:
Module 1 Foundation Physics
Module 2 Waves and Nuclear Physics
Module 3 Experimental Work

The AS may be awarded as a discrete qualification or count as 50% of the A2.

The AS level modules includes:
Module 4 Further Physics
Module 5 Fields and their Applications
Module 6 Experimental Work

Student Information Sheet

Download the Physics student information sheet here.

Course Description

Aim

• AS and A level Physics builds on the knowledge learnt from Dual Award Science or GCSE Physics, and extends the ideas studied at this previous level, i.e. linear motion, dynamics, pressure.
• The AS level introduces new areas and concepts, many of which have a high mathematical content. These include emf in circuits, magnetic effects, light, interference and diffraction.
• At A2 level the students go on to study circular motion, oscillations, fields and quantum phenomena.

Relevance

• AS and A level Physics is relevant for a number of careers, including airline pilot and all branches of engineering.
• A2 level Physics gives the students the basic knowledge they need to take their studies further in higher education in this subject or a related subject.
• Practical work is mainly undertaken using an AS/A2 level physics kit.

Assessment

AS level: two written examinations and a practical examination.
A2 level: two written examinations and a practical examination.

Informal assessment is continuous throughout AS and A2 by regular marked assignments set by the tutor.

Supporting Texts

Advanced Physics for You
Written by K Johnson et al
ISBN: 0-7487-5296-X

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Entry Requirements

GCSE mean score of 5.5 including at least CC in Double Science or C in Physics and C in Mathematics.