Physics is especially suited to students who are interested in ‘how things work’ and who wish to understand and predict the behaviour of the material world around us. Physics is also a good choice for students who wish to equip themselves with the skills to analyse situations, report findings, solve problems, and invent new products and processes.
Course Content
The course covers a very wide range of topics, which are studied from first principles and then applied to actual scenarios. It is a two-year course, designed to allow students’ knowledge and skills to be gradually built up over time. In line with this approach, students continue to learn new material throughout the summer term of their first year and are not entered for AS exams. Students are provided with resources to learn the basics of each topic before class, so they can gain maximum benefit from their time in class. This provides more time for students to gain hands-on experience in practical work. The more challenging aspects of topics are studied in class, as a single group, in an informal manner, with students being encouraged to learn from each other. The exam board content is supplemented with advice to students on how to develop the skills to work more effectively at university and in a professional career. Tutor support is available outside class and via email at all times.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) or above including a grade 6 (grade B) in Maths and in Science. See note below on A Level Maths.
Other A Levels
Physics combines well with many other A Levels, especially sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and Computing. Students taking Physics are strongly recommended to take Maths A Level at least in their first year, as Maths skills are a key part of the toolkit required to succeed at Physics.
Material Fees
There is a £20 material fee cost for this course.
Where will my course lead?
An A Level in Physics is highly regarded by all universities and is considered a facilitating subject. Students who study Physics acquire transferable skills, for example logical analysis and problem-solving, which are sought after by employers, leaders and sponsors. At Ludlow College, A Level Physics has been chosen by students wishing to go on to careers in all branches of science, engineering and medicine, and those entering the Armed Forces, as well as those now working in such diverse fields as finance, law, architecture and music.
