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Course Overview
Discover the convenience of Open Learning College’s Distance Learning A-Level Courses, designed to accommodate students worldwide with the flexibility to study from the comfort of home. These comprehensive two-year programs provide access to extensive online course materials and personalised tutor guidance through a virtual learning platform. Upon completion of examinations, students receive certificates endorsed by reputable Awarding Bodies such as Edexcel, AQA, or OCR.
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Our comprehensive two-year A-Level Courses cover both the AS and A2 components, requiring students to sit exams as private candidates at approved examination centres. Successful completion of all required exams within a single assessment period ensures eligibility for the full A-Level qualification.
Physics stands as a captivating and indispensable discipline, delving into the intricate dynamics that govern the natural world across time and space. From the electrifying currents coursing through circuits to the celestial bodies that dot the vast expanse of the universe, physics encapsulates the essence of existence itself. Through this course, students embark on a journey of discovery, gaining invaluable insights into the fundamental principles that underpin the universe and acquiring a profound understanding of the myriad interactions shaping the world around them.
At its core, physics unravels the mysteries of the universe, offering a lens through which students can explore the inner workings of matter, energy, and forces. By delving into topics such as electricity, magnetism, gravity, and motion, students gain a deeper appreciation for the underlying principles governing natural phenomena. Moreover, the study of physics fosters critical thinking skills and analytical reasoning, empowering students to decipher complex problems and unravel the intricacies of the physical world through logical deduction and scientific inquiry.
Through this course, students not only expand their theoretical knowledge but also cultivate practical skills through hands-on experimentation and exploration. From conducting laboratory experiments to analysing real-world phenomena, students engage in a dynamic learning experience that bridges theory with application. By immersing themselves in practical exercises and laboratory work, students develop a keen intuition for scientific inquiry and gain invaluable insights into the practical applications of physics in various fields, from engineering to astrophysics.
Furthermore, the study of physics opens doors to a myriad of opportunities in academia, research, and industry. With its interdisciplinary nature and wide-ranging applications, a background in physics equips students with versatile skills that are highly sought after by universities and employers alike. Whether pursuing further studies in physics or venturing into diverse fields such as engineering, medicine, or renewable energy, students armed with a solid foundation in physics are poised to make meaningful contributions to society and tackle the complex challenges of the modern world. Thus, the A-level Physics course serves as a gateway to a world of discovery, offering students the tools and knowledge they need to unravel the mysteries of the universe and embark on a journey of scientific exploration and innovation.
Course Key Topics
the A-Level Physics AQA course is divided into 3 modules.
Module 1: Core Content
- Measurements and their errors
- Particles and radiation
- Waves
This first module starts the course by covering some basic general concepts that you will take with you and develop through your studies. The first topic is concerned with measurements and the correct use of SI modules. We also introduce the concept of error in any given measurement and discover how to calculate this property. We then look at the atom and discover atomic models and the makeup of atoms, and how different forms of radiation are the result of different particle behaviour. Finally, we look at waves including the different types of wave, their properties and how they behave.
Module 2: Core content
- Mechanics and materials
- Electricity
The second module consists of more core content and is focused on the transference of energy, forces and momentum and how these three are intrinsically linked. We look and scalars and vectors and different types of motion and the forces and calculations involved with these. The electricity section introduces the basics of electricity, current and voltage, before building on this to describe resistivity, current-voltage characteristics and the different components of a circuit.
Module 3: Core Content and Options
- Further mechanics and thermal physics
- Fields and their consequences
- Nuclear physics
The core content of module 3 builds on the earlier mechanics content and introduces new types of motion including periodic, circular and simple harmonic motion. Thermal physics introduces the intricacies behind the transferal of energy between different substances, ideal gases and the model of molecular kinetic theory relating to Brownian motion. We then take a look at the different types of field and develop the ideas of gravitational, electrostatic and magnetic fields as unifying concepts throughout physics. We look at these fields in context considering planets, capacitors and electromagnetic induction. The module’s core content finishes by looking at radioactivity; the different types of radiation, radioactive decay and Rutherford’s “scattering” model.
Options:
- Astrophysics
- Medical physics
- Engineering physics
- Turning points in physics
- Electronics
Module 3 finishes with a number of optional modules that look at physics in a more contextual way. Examples include how physics is applied in the study of the universe in the production and application of telescopes. There is also the option to look at medical physics; including the physics of sight and hearing as well as medical instrumentation. When students are entered for the module 3 paper, one of these options is selected for examination.
(Please click on the curriculum tab above to see a detailed view of each module)
Course Content
A-Level Physics AQA – FREE Starter Pack
How to…. (a series of explainer videos)
Module 1 – Core Content
Module 2 – Core content
Module 3 – Core Content and Options
Course Resources
Final Exam
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