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A Level Physics in Redbridge for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free A Level Physics course in Redbridge. Classes run at Oaks Park High School, with full-time daytime study over two years. You'll build in-depth knowledge of physics principles, develop hands-on practical skills, and learn how to analyse data. The course covers optional topics so you can focus on areas that interest you most. You'll need either a B grade in GCSE Additional and Core Science, or a B grade in Triple Physics plus a grade 6 in Maths.

Who this course is for

This specification is designed to encourage candidates to: progress smoothly from previous GCSE studies in physics/ develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles of physics/ gain hands-on practical skills and data analysis skills/ appreciate how science works and its relevance beyond the laboratory/ see how physics links to other sciences and how the subject underpins important technologies/ study optional topics so they can specialise in topics that generate interest.

Entry requirements

either B Grade GCSE Additional and Core Science, or B grade Physics Triple PLUS Grade 6 in Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll develop in-depth knowledge of core physics principles and theory.
  • You'll build hands-on practical skills through laboratory work.
  • You'll learn to analyse and interpret scientific data.
  • You'll explore how physics connects to other sciences and underpins modern technologies.
  • You'll study optional specialist topics to pursue areas that interest you.
  • You'll understand how science works in real-world and professional contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching, practical laboratory sessions, and data analysis work. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the two-year course, covering both core content and your chosen optional topics. Practical skills are assessed separately through a practical endorsement, which is reported alongside your A Level grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaks Park High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Physics teacher - teach physics in secondary schools after a PGCE
  • Engineering technician - support engineers in design and testing roles
  • Data analyst - use analytical skills across tech and finance sectors
  • Laboratory technician - work in research, NHS, or industrial labs
  • Software developer - physics underpins many computing and tech roles
  • Aerospace or mechanical engineer - entry via a relevant degree
  • Medical physicist - specialist NHS role, requires a physics degree

What you could study next

A level 3 a level physics qualification opens the door to a range of university degrees. You could go on to study Physics BSc or MPhys, Engineering (mechanical, electrical, or aerospace), Computer Science, or Mathematics. Many students also combine A Level Physics with Maths and Chemistry to strengthen university applications for medicine, dentistry, or natural sciences. If university isn't the next step, a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering is another option.

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