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Physics A Level

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HOMEWOOD SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 22nd November 2023

Applications Close: - 19th January 2024

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

Option Blocks: - https://www.homewood-school.co.uk/119/options-blocks

Students must select a minimum of three courses, each from a different block

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Open Event: - 22nd November 2023 4pm - 7pm

Open Mornings: - Monday 13th November and Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9:15am - 11.15am

Course Summary

THIS COURSE WILL ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP AN ENTHUSIASM FOR PHYSICS.

The course enables candidates to develop a wide range of skills in data collection, analysis and investigation, alongside developing a logical way of approaching problems and thinking analytically about situations.

Course Details

In year one, students will cover various topics including the basics behind physical quantities and units. They will also cover ideas on how forces effect motion, including Newton’s Laws before going on to look at ideas to do with electrons, waves and photons.

In year two, students will cover all the above topics alongside topics such as particle physics, medical physics, astrophysics, as well as looking at ideas such as gravitational and electrical fields and circular motion.

At the end of the two year course students will sit three written examinations, covering topics from both years of the course. Students will also have a practical endorsement, which will be reported separately, and comments on their practical skills. You could take this course with other Advanced Level courses such as Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology to prepare for higher education in a science related subject or more general courses.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

At the end of the two year course students will sit 3 written examinations, covering topics from both years of the course.

Students will also have a practical endorsement, which will be reported separately, and comments on their practical skills.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above including grades 6-5 in Combined Science or a 6 in Physics plus a 5 in English and Maths.

Your next steps...

With further training, you could go into a career related to Physics such as Electronics Engineer, Architect, Medical Physicist or Science Technician as well as being able to access many non-science related careers such as Law and Finance.

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