A-Level Physics - 1st Yr of 2Yr Prog

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

01/09/2026

Entry requirements

As well as the basic college requirements to start studying A levels, you must have gained at least grade BB in GCSE Science or Physics and grade B in Maths. It is strongly recommended that you hold grade A in additional Science. You must have a grade D or above in AS Physics to progress onto A2 Physics.

Teaching staff

You will be taught by a skilled and qualified Physics tutor.

Course Code

A2PHYA1P

Duration

2-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

AQA Education

Assessment

Assessment is in 3 units at A2 Level Assessment is by examination only and is designated to test: Knowledge and understanding of physics facts, concepts and principles Handling, applying and evaluation information data Design, planning, performance and evaluation of simple experiments.

About the course

The measurement of physical quantities, Newton's laws of motion, collisions, circular motion, gravitational fields, simple harmonic oscillations, solids, liquids and gases, temperature, thermal properties of materials, electric fields, magnetic fields, electromagnetism, capacitors, the nuclear atom, fundamental particles, radioactivity, nuclear fusion and fission, X-rays, diagnostic methods in medicine, ultrasound, strudture of the universe, evolution of the universe.

Career options

Physics is an essential preparation for entry into Higher Education or careers in the sciences, engineering, medicine and electronics. It is also very useful for many other subjects and careers.

A Levels can lead you onto many different career paths, including university to further develop your skills in your chosen subject(s).

'Oaklands has been very different from school, it has set me up for college, the tutors have been excellent, the environment brilliant and I have walked away today with an A*, 98% overall and got into my first choice university to study Physics.' - George Milleret, Intensive Maths A Level

Course Content - What will I learn?

All learners at Oaklands College take part in an initial assessment in Maths and English. This helps us to ensure that everyone reaches their full potential.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

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