Physics
Exam Board: Edexcel
If you have an inquisitive mind and would like to discover more about the physical world around you then Physics could be the subject for you.
Physics deals with profound questions about the nature of the Universe and with some of the most important, practical, environmental and technological issues of our time. Physics is concerned with observing natural phenomena and man-made systems, trying to understand them and predict what might happen in new and unknown situations.
It is a very broad subject and therefore develops skills that are useful outside Physics, e.g. practical and mathematical problem solving, the ability to reason clearly and communicate complex ideas. As well as classical Physics, more modern ideas such as cosmology, medical and nuclear Physics are also studied. The wide range of skills acquired by studying A level Physics mean many career paths are possible including engineering, IT, medicine, finance and of course, rocket scientist!
As this is a demanding course it is recommended that you should achieve at least a grade B at G.C.S.E. in both Science/Physics and Mathematics. This is in addition to the general Castle entry requirements. The AS and A2 Physics courses each comprise three units, one of which is a practical skills assessment.
The AS units completed in year 12 are:
The A2 units completed in year 13 are:
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