AS/A Level Physics
At its heart, Physics is about understanding the world around us.
The course covers topics ranging from the structure of matter and evidence for light behaving as a particle, to explaining such things as how air bags reduce injuries in car accidents and why different instruments, playing the same note, do not sound the same.
Whenever possible, animations and practical investigations are used to support and develop the concepts covered in lessons.
Qualifications
B grades or above in both Science and Additional Science (or in two separate sciences, including Physics) are normally required. Grade B (or better) in Maths is also required, and you will be expected to pass a simple Maths test in the first week of the course. You do not have to take AS Maths, but it helps.
Study Visits / Fieldwork
Although there are no study visits, the department invites speakers in to visit the College.
After the Course
With Physics in your background, there are many paths you can follow. For example, careers in: high tech industries such as communication, transport and aerospace engineering; research and development; business and law; education and training; environmental science and meteorology; medicine and health; or even the world of media, through scientific journalism, broadcasting and consultancy.