Description
Study this A Level Physics course entirely online, at an advanced level to achieve this well respected and transferrable qualification or to gain access into University. A Level Physics is essential to enter most professions such as meteorology and climate change, health and medicine, energy and renewable energy, education or aerospace and defence, to name a few. Broaden your scientific skills and cement your knowledge in Nuclear and Particle Physics, Working as a Physicist, Thermodynamics, Astrophysics, Space and much more. This interesting and challenging course will teach you how Physics is applied to our daily lives. A Level Physics will show employers and educators that you have advanced skills, knowledge and qualifications to build upon. This course will certainly make you stand out in a competitive job market.
Upskill Online UK offers you a support and accountability coach in addition to your course tutor along with a highway to success plan for you to follow giving you excellent value for money.
A Level Physics is internationally recognised in other countries as well as the UK. You can use this qualification towards University entry.
- Accredited OFQUAL regulated qualification awarded by Edexcel
- Progress in your academic journey to University with up to 56 UCAS points
- Can be fast tracked to complete in one year
- Can obtain a predicted grade for University application
- You can include exams at your nearest centre.
- Full support around your course and guidance for your future plans
Course Units
- Unit 1 – Working as a Physicist
- Unit 2 – Mechanics
- Unit 3 – Electric Circuits
- Unit 4 – Materials
- Unit 5 – Waves and the Particulate Nature of Light
- Unit 6 – Further Mechanics and Oscillations
- Unit 7 – Electric and Magnetic Fields
- Unit 8 – Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Unit 9 – Thermodynamics
- Unit 10 – Space
- Unit 11 – Nuclear Radiation
- Unit 12 – Gravitational Fields
Preparing for the examinations
Syllabus: (9PH0) Click here for full course content
Awarding Body
Edexcel is the worlds leading awarding organisation specialising in GCSE, A Levels and Vocational courses and upskilling learners around the world.
Our partners are a UCAS registered centre, meaning you can use this course to gain direct entry to all universities as you will also achieve up to 56 UCAS points.
Course Assessment
You will be required to sit three paper based written exams. Each paper makes up a percentage of your overall A Level Physics qualification as set out below:
- Written Exams
- Paper 1 Advanced Physics I: 1 hour 45 minutes – 30% of A-level.
- Paper 2 Advanced Physics II:Â 1 hour 45 minutes – 30% of A-level.
- Paper 3 General and Practical Principles in Physics:Â 2 hours 30 minutes – 40% of A-level.
During the course, you will be required to complete learning activities, tests or assignments to show your knowledge and understanding of the units you have just learned. They do not count towards your overall A Level Physics qualification. They are marked by your course tutor and feedback will be provided with each completed unit.
We can offer you a guaranteed exam space at one of our exam centres it the UK when you choose to study this A Level Physics course with us at Upskill Online UK. Alternatively, you may choose to organise and book your own exams.
Exams
Upskill Online UK have a national network of UK GCSE, A Levels and Functional Skills exam centres and provide our students with guaranteed exam spaces offered at a discounted rate exclusive to our learners only. You can also book late entries and re-take exams with Upskill Online UK. Please select ‘Yes’ on the enrolment form when asked, if you want to book your exams with us, as set out below:
- A Level Physics exams £403
- A Level Physics exams with Practical Assessments £1274
Course Outcome
When you have completed this course, you will achieve an Edexcel A Level in Physics and gain up to 56 UCAS points. Specification (9PH0).
Entry Requirements
We do advise that you have achieved a GCSE Science Double Award or GCSE Physics at grade 4 / C or above, or an equivalent (GCSE Astronomy) qualification before enrolling onto this course. This A Level Physics course is at difficulty level 3 – equivalent to a BTEC or a 60 credit qualification.
Duration
8 – 24 months
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
300 hours
What Next?
After you’ve successfully completed this challenging yet rewarding A Level Physics course, you could progress onto a level 4 course, apply to University or apply for jobs in a variety of settings or sectors including:
- Secondary School Teacher
- Higher Education Lecturer
- Geophysicist
- Astronomer
- Sound Engineer
- Research Scientist
Support
The A Level Physics course is popular with home school pupils. You will receive unlimited qualified Tutor support, as well as your very own Upskill Online UK personal mentor and accountability coach, to help keep you motivated and on track with accountability sessions. We will also help you to plan the next steps in your personal, academic or professional journey and provide your very own roadmap to success. You get the complete package all in one place with us here at Upskill Online UK, where learning is earning for life.
If you want to speak with us regarding this course, please complete the enquiry form and we will contact you shortly.
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