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Physics
STUDY LEVEL CONTACT DETAILS
A level Gary Brawn, Head of Department
[email protected]
Physics is about unravelling the universe to try and find out how it works. From
observing the furthest stars to the inner secrets of the nucleus, physics has been at
the heart of most advances in technology. Come and discover.
What will I study?
Physics is an exciting and
challenging subject to study,
requiring an enquiring mind and
clear thinking. The course allows
you to learn about the fundamental
ideas in Physics and their modern
technological settings. It shows
how Physics is used and its place in
today’s world. You are encouraged
to use your imagination and have
the opportunity to develop practical,
data-handling and ICT skills.
Topics you will cover are wide-
ranging but include: electricity,
materials, wave and quantum
behaviour, space, time and motion.
You will also study radioactivity,
atoms, electric and magnetic fields,
atomic, nuclear and sub-nuclear
structure. The course is assessed
100% by written examination.
Co-curricular activities?
The physics department offers a
number of enrichment opportunities
for students each year. Recent
activities have included a trip to the
Daresbury Laboratory. We also take
part in a Physics Olympics event at
Liverpool University and the British
Physics Olympiad competition and
AS Challenge.
Where might it lead?
The skills that you gain through
studying Physics are in high demand
in the world beyond College. Physics
A level is a well-respected academic
and scientific qualification that keeps
many doors open on your career
path. The degree courses that many
of our students go on to study cover
a wide range of subjects – from
Engineering and Medicine
to Mathematics and Computing,
as well as Physics, Astrophysics and
Electronics.
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