Physics

Course summary

Most of us travel through life giving little thought to the world around us or to questions such as what keeps the sun shining or makes the sky blue. Even fewer of us get to understand why. Physics is the search for knowledge; it is the search for an understanding of the Universe and an attempt to answer the BIG questions. In A-Level Physics there are opportunities for candidates to ● Develop practical skills. ● Practice data-handling skills. ● Increase their understanding of the part that mathematics plays in physics. ● Use their imagination. ● Discover that the world is much weirder than most people imagine. ● Place physics in a social and historical context and argue about the issues that arise. ● Be rewarded for initiative and interest in learning. ● Use information and communication technology. If you are interested in understanding why an apple falls down or the future of Nuclear Power, then you will enjoy A-Level Physics.