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Physics (GCE A Level)
Shelley College
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL
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Course Summary
Why study Physics?
Physics is a fascinating subject that is at the heart of society.
Without Physics, most if not all of the technological advances and devices we take for granted today (mobile phones, X-ray machines, TVs, satellites, computers, the internet, cars, power stations etc.) would not exist.
In Physics you will study topics that form the building blocks of science including mechanics, materials and electricity as well as topics at the cutting edge such as wave-particle duality, particle physics, astronomy and cosmology.
You will develop mathematical, analytical, and practical skills and be challenged to build up your knowledge and understanding to be able to solve complex problems.
Course Details
How will it be delivered and assessed?
A Level:
Paper 1
Measurement and their errors
Particles and radiation
Waves
Mechanics and materials
Electricity
Periodic motion
Assessed
Written exam : 2 hours . 85 marks (34% of A level)
Paper 2
Thermal physics and further mechanics
Fields and their consequences
Nuclear physics
Assessed
Written exam : 2 hours. 85 marks (34% of A level)
Paper 3
Practical skills and data analysis
Assessed
Written exam : 2 hours . 80 marks (32% of A level)
45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis.
35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic.
Entry requirements
The aim of our entry criteria policy is to ensure students are taking courses they are well suited to and are able to make progress in. We seek to provide courses well matched to the needs of our students, helping them to follow their chosen progression pathway.
Our main College entry requirements are as follows;
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five 9-4 grades at GCSE, including English and Maths (at least to Level 4) from five different subject areas.
Purely vocational pathway require a minimum of four 9-4 grades at GCSE, including English and Maths (at least to Level 4) from four different subject areas.
There will be three pathways which students can follow based on an average grade produced from their seven best GCSE results. The calculation being used for this van be seen overleaf.
Pathway
Average Grade
Programme of study
1
Average grade of 7 or higher
3 or 4 A Levels
2
Average grade of 5 to 6.9
3 A Levels or a mixed A Level and Vocational pathway
3
Average grade of less than 5
Mixed (A Level and Vocational) or Vocational pathway
The method for calculating your average grade and additional subject requirements are within our full entry criteria document which can be found on the Sixth Form section of our website:
http://home.shelleycollege.org/sixth-form/how-to-apply
As well as our general entry requirements, there are certain subjects which hold individual expectations based on GCSE outcomes.
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