A'Level Physics AS/A2
A Level
Distance
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
18 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
This A' Level Physics Course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain a knowledge and understanding of this subject or for anyone who wishes to study at a higher level at University. You will also find this course extremely valuable if you are looking for a progression route for further training whilst employed.
This course provides a wide range of opportunities to develop your knowledge of science linking the general criteria on the nature of science to specific topics.
Important information
Documents
- A' Level Physics.pdf
Government funding available
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About this course
This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to hold a minimum of Grade C or equivalent at GCSE standard. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 18 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
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Subjects
- GCSE Physics
- Mechanics
- Works
- Nuclear Physics
- Physics Chemistry
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Distance Learning Provider
A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Course programme
Modules
AS Level
Unit 1: PHYA1 Particles, quantum phenomena and electricity
This unit involves two contrasting topics in physics: particle physics and electricity.
- Particles and Radiation
- Electromagnetic Radiation and Quantum Phenomena
- Current Electricity
Unit 2: PHYA2 Mechanics, materials and waves
- Mechanics
- Materials
- Waves
Unit 3: Investigative and practical skills in AS Physics
Route X: Investigative and Practical skills (Externally Marked)
The assessment in this route is through a one-off opportunity of a practical activity.
The first element of this route is that candidates should undertake five short AQA set practical exercises throughout the course, to be timed at the discretion of the centre. Details of the five exercises will be supplied by AQA at the start of the course. The purpose of these set exercises is to ensure that candidates have some competency in using the standard equipment which is deemed suitable at this level. No assessment will be made but centres will have to verify that these exercises will be completed.
Note that you will need to contact your examination centre to discuss the practical work you will undertake. Also note that your tutor has no involvement in this stage.
Unit 4: PHYA4 Fields and further mechanics
- Further Mechanics
- Gravitation
- Electric Fields
- Capacitance
- Magnetic Fields
Unit 5: PHA5A Nuclear Physics, Thermal Physics and the option topic (Astrophysics)
- Radioactivity
- Nuclear Energy
- Thermal Physics
Option topic: Astrophysics
- Lenses and Optical Telescopes
- Non-optical Telescopes
- Classification of Stars
- Cosmology
Unit 6 - Investigative and practical skills in A2 Physics
Route X: Investigative and Practical skills (Externally Marked).
The assessment in this route is through a one off opportunity of a practical activity.
The first element of this route is that candidates should undertake five short AQA set practical exercises throughout the course, to be timed at the discretion of the centre. Details of the five exercises will be supplied by AQA at the start of the course. The purpose of these set exercises is to ensure that candidates have some competency in using the standard equipment which is deemed suitable at this level. No assessment will be made but centres will have to verify that these exercises will be completed.
The formal assessment will be through a longer practical activity. Details of this activity will be provided every March. The activity will require candidates to undertake practical work, collect and process data and use it to answer questions in a written test. The activity will be made up of two tasks, followed by a written test. Only one activity will be provided every year.
Note that you will need to contact your examination centre to discuss the practical work you will undertake. Also note that your tutor has no involvement in this stage.
How Science Works
An understanding of How Science Works is a requirement. How Science Worksis an underpinning set of concepts and is the means whereby students come to understand how scientists investigate scientific phenomena in their attempts to explain the world about us. Moreover, How Science Works recognises the contribution scientists have made to their own disciplines and to the wider world.
Recommended reading
A Level Physics by Roger Muncaster
- Publisher: Nelson Thornes; 4th Revised & enlarged edition (1 Aug 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0748715843
- ISBN-13: 978-0748715848
AS/A2 Level Physics AQA A Complete Revision & Practice by Richard Parsons
- Publisher: Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) (20 Jan 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1847624189
- ISBN-13: 978-1847624185
The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). You need only send the TMAs to your tutor for comment, not the self-assessment exercises which are also part of the course to help you gauge your progress.
Exams are taken at an AQA centre and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you.
Additional information
A'Level Physics AS/A2