A Level Physics (AQA 601/4747/7)
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Overview
Imagine studying A Level Physics at your own pace, from home, without the constraints of college schedules. Our distance learning course offers this freedom, allowing you to learn and complete your studies comfortably.
This course includes the same materials, exams, and practical activities as a college course, but with added flexibility. You decide when to take your exams, and we cover the cost of your first attempt. Study as quickly or slowly as you need—no deadlines or pressure.
Our course meets the latest academic standards, ensuring high-quality content. You’ll gain both theoretical and practical knowledge, from kinetic theory and particles to astrophysics and nuclear physics.
Enrol today to explore the fascinating world of physics, enhance your skills, and earn up to 56 UCAS points, boosting your university applications and career opportunities.
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Description
About This Course
Imagine having the freedom to study at your own time and pace, without the restrictions of attending college or fitting classes around your current work commitments? Our A Level Physics course is designed exclusively for distance learning, enabling you to study the subject you love all from the comfort of your own home.
We will pay for your first attempt at each exam!
This impressive course includes everything you’d expect of its college equivalent – the same course materials, examinations and investigative/experimental activities – but instead offers you the flexibility to mould it around your lifestyle and even gives you the opportunity to choose when you want to take your exams.
No deadlines. No pressure. From the moment you enrol you’ll have up to 2 years to complete this course – however you can study as fast or as slow as you want.
More importantly you can enrol safe in the knowledge that this course has been updated to meet the latest academic specifications and content, meaning the course you’ll receive will be of the highest calibre.
From developing your theoretical and practical knowledge of kinetic theory, particles, progressive waves and harmonic systems, to getting to grips with astrophysics, nuclear physics and radiation; this course may be designed for home use, however you will still be able to engage with investigative activities.
Qualification Title: A Level Physics (AQA)
Qualification Number: 601/4747/7
UCAS Points: Up to 56
Course Units
Topic 1: Measurements and their Errors
- Fundamental (base) Units
- Mass, Length, Time, Quantity of Matter, and Temperature
- Electric Current
- SI Units
- SI Prefixes, Values and Standard
- Light Intensity
- Prefixes
- Unit Converting
- Random and Systematic Errors
- Uncertainty
- Graph Using Error Bars
- Gradient Uncertainties
- Straight-line Graph
- Magnitude
- Values of Physical Quantities
Topic 2: Particles and Radiation
- Constituents of the Atom
- Stable and Unstable Nuclei
- Particles, Antiparticles, and Photons
- Particle Interactions
- Classification of Particles
- Quarks and Antiquarks
- Applications of Conservation Laws
- The Photoelectric Effect
- Collisions of Electrons with Atoms
- Energy Levels and Photon Emission
- Wave-particle Duality
Topic 3: Waves
- Progressive Waves
- Longitudinal and Transverse Waves
- Interference
- Diffraction
- Refraction at a Plane Surface
Topic 4: Mechanics and Materials
- Scalars and Vectors
- Moments
- Motion along a Straight Line
- Projectile Motion
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Momentum
- Work, Energy and Power
- Conservation of Energy
- Bulk Properties of Solids
- The Young Modulus
Topic 5: Electricity
- Basics of Electricity
- Current-voltage Characteristics
- Resistivity
- Circuits
- Potential Divider
- Electromotive Force and Internal Resistance
Topic 6: Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics
- Circular Motion
- Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
- Simple Harmonic Systems
- Forced Vibrations and Resonance
- Thermal Energy Transfer
- Ideal Gases
- Molecular Kinetic Theory Model
Topic 7: Fields and their Consequences
- Fields
- Newton’s Law
- Gravitational Field Strength
- Gravitational Potential
- Orbits of Planets and Satellites
- Electric Fields
- Electric Field Strength
- Electric Potential
- Capacitance
- Parallel Plate Capacitor
- Energy stored by a Capacitor
- Capacitor Charge and Discharge
- Magnetic Flux Density
- Moving Charges in a Magnetic Field
- Magnetic Flux and Flux Linkage
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Alternating Currents
- The Operation of a Transformer
Topic 8: Nuclear Physics Rutherford Scattering
- a, β and y Radiation
- Radioactive Decay
- Nuclear Instability
- Nuclear Radius
- Mass and Energy
- Induced Fission
- Safety Aspects.
Topic 9: Astrophysics
- Astronomical Telescope consisting of two Converging Lenses
- Reflecting Telescopes
- Single Dish Radio Telescopes, I-R, U-V and X-ray Telescopes
- Advantages of Large Diameter Telescopes
- Classification by Luminosity
- Absolute Magnitude, M
- Classification by Temperature, Black-body Radiation
- Principles of the use of Stellar Spectral Classes
- The Hertzsprung-Russel (HR) Diagram
- Supernovae, Neutron Stars, and Black Holes
- Doppler Effect
- Hubble’s Law
- Quasars
- Detection of Exoplanets
Assessment
To earn this A Level qualification you will first complete the assessments included in your course materials. These will be marked by your dedicated tutor and will prepare you for your exam.
You are required to complete three standard written exams and one practical:
- Paper 1: 2 hour written exam, 34% of total marks – 24 May 2024
- Paper 2: 2 hour written exam, 34% of total marks – 6 June 2024
- Paper 3: 2 hour written exam, 32% of total marks – 17 June 2024
- Practical (non-exam): Submit by 15 May 2024
(all dates are subject to change)
There is a separate fee for the examinations, which are paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking. We’ll help you book your exams when you are ready (we advise to book well in advance to guarantee your place).
Please note: the dates shown above are the next available exam slots only (exams take place every year).
Requirements
There is no entry requirement for A Level Physics.
Assessment
You will first complete the assessments included in your course materials. These will be marked by your tutor and will prepare you for your exam.
Exams
You are required to complete 3 written exams and 1 practical:
- Paper 1: 2hr exam, 34% of total marks – 24 May 2024
- Paper 2: 2hr exam, 34% of total marks – 6 June 2024
- Paper 3: 2hr exam, 32% of total marks – 17 June 2024
- Practical (non-exam): Submit by 15 May 2024
(dates subject to change)
Exam Fees
There is a separate fee for the exams paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking - we can help you with this.
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