A Levels
Amelia
PHYSICS
Two years – A level Are you interested in exploring the nature of the physical world? Do you want to solve mechanical problems and design new technologies? Physics is a challenging but rewarding subject, and this course will help you understand high-minded ideas like quantum theory and astronomy while also equipping you with the practical skills to design an experiment, troubleshoot systems and invent clever solutions to real problems. Reasons to join us… There is an increasing demand for physics and engineering graduates. Physics opens the way to an enormous variety of career choices, and physics graduates are amongst the highest earners of all graduates.
What will I study? You will study a huge range of topics, including quantum and nuclear physics, waves and vibrations, electric circuits, and how objects move, stretch and break. In addition you will vote on an optional module between four options (medical, astrophysics, scientific revolutions, and engineering). Maths is also an important aspect of physics, and you will develop your analytical and problem-solving abilities. What’s next? There are many higher education pathways where physics is an advantage, especially engineering, geological sciences, physicists have the right skills for careers in finance, computer games programming and technology design. Some of our most recent students have gone on to competitive engineering apprenticeships schemes, to study Astrophysics at Hull University, and Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering at Teesside University.
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