A-Level Physics (Edexcel)

Physics A-Level syllabus in brief

In this engaging A-level Physics online course, you’ll cover everything from Newton’s law of gravity to the frequency of electromagnetic waves and the orbits of planets. You’ll learn how physical science contributes to society and functions in the world around us. You’ll also gain a range of skills in data interpretation, investigation, and evaluation, and develop transferable skills in analytics, communication, technical ability and organisation – perfect for carrying forward to higher education and future careers such as engineering, computer science, applied science and IT. You can study A-Level Physics online, and at your own pace too; a great solution to help you prepare for your exam in a way that suits you.

Study A-Level Physics with Oxbridge and you’ll get all this too:

• Fast Track – In a rush? You’ll have the option to complete this A-Level Physics online course within a year.
• Guaranteed Exam Venue – Finding exam spaces can be tough, so with Oxbridge, you’ll get guaranteed access to our network of partnership exam centres around the UK.
• UK Exam Pass Guarantee – We’re so confident, if you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free.

Study Hours

• The learning hours for this course are up to 300 hours, which is around 30 minutes per day for 18 months.

Study Method

• Study completely online using our award-winning learning platform, MyOxbridge.

Course Duration

• On average, students complete this course in 12 months, but we'll give you up to 24 months. Don’t worry if you go over though, we can organise an extension to your course for an additional fee, which also extends your tutor support.

Assessment

• Coursework
  

• Official exams

  You’ll be required to complete three standard A-Level Physics written exams.

  • Paper 1: 2 hours, 34% of A-Level, 85 marks.
  • Paper 2: 2 hours, 34% of A-Level, 85 marks.
  • Paper 3: 2 hours, 32% of A-Level, 80 marks.

  These exams contain a mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions, data analysis and extended response questions.

  We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our partner exam centres around the UK. (If you’re based in Northern Ireland, due to government regulations your exams must now be sat in the UK)

  We also offer an exam pass guarantee. If you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you for free, to your next exams.

  Assignments

  During your course, you’ll be required to complete various assignments. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to monitor your progress and will be used to produce predicted grades if needed.

  Practical endorsements

  Some students, such as those who wish to go on to study medicine at university, may need to complete a practical endorsement as part of their qualification. Check with your university if your chosen area of study requires this, and if it does, this can be arranged through our examination partners, Tutors & Exams.

Additional Information

• Official Qualification Title - A-Level Physics
• Entry requirements - It is strongly recommended that you have studied Physics GCSE or equivalent level before starting this course.
• UCAS Points - 56

It is strongly recommended that you have studied Physics GCSE or equivalent level before starting this course.

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