A Level Physics Course Edexcel

Start Date

Anytime

Enrolment Fee

£495

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Full A Level Qualification

Awarding Body: Edexcel

UCAS Points

Earn up to 56 UCAS
Receive help applying to University

Recommended Learning Hours

120 Hours

Fast Track

Complete within one year

Tutor Support

Access and support for two years including marked practise exam papers

Individual Course Number

A Level Physics: YPH11
AS Level Physics: XPH11

Course Overview

This International A Level Physics Course with Edexcel will develop and use a range of mathematical skills which support your knowledge and understanding of Physics.

Physics is the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. It encompasses a variety of phenomena, from the smallest subatomic particles to the largest galaxies.

You will also gain experience in a variety of practical techniques and procedures, which will be assessed separately within Unit 3 and Unit 6.

What can I do with an A Level in Physics?

Students in the past have progressed onto the following degree courses:-

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Economics
  • Business

For more information about the Pearson Edexcel exam board, please click here. 

Previous Knowledge Required

There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. 

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 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

Syllabus

The Full A Level has six topics you will need to cover and the AS Level has three topics.  These are listed below.

Awarding Body: Edexcel
A Level Physics: YPH11
AS Level Physics: XPH11

IAS Modules

1A Motion

  • 1A.1 Velocity and acceleration
  • 1A.2 Motion graphs
  • 1A.3 Adding forces
  • 1A.4 Moments
  • 1A.5 Newton’s laws of motion
  • 1A.6 Kinematics equations
  • 1A.7 Resolving vectors
  • 1A.8 Projectiles

1B: Energy

  • 1B.1 Gravitational potential and kinetic energies
  • 1B.2 Work and power

1C: Momentum

  • 1C.1 Momentum
  • 1C.2 Conservation of linear momentum

2A: Fluids

  • 2A.1 Fluids, density and upthrust
  • 2A.2 Fluid movement
  • 2A.3 Viscosity
  • 2A.4 Terminal velocity

2B: Solid Material Properties

  • 2B.1 Hooke’s law
  • 2B.2 Stress, strain and the Young modulus
  • 2B.3 Stress–strain graphs

3A: Basic Waves

  • 3A.1 Wave basics
  • 3A.2 Wave types

3B: The Behaviour of Waves

  • 3B.1 Wave phase and superposition
  • 3B.2 Stationary waves
  • 3B.3 Diffraction
  • 3B.4 Wave interference

3C: More Wave Properties of Light

  • 3C.1 Refraction
  • 3C.2 Total internal reflection
  • 3C.3 Polarisation

3D: Quantum Physics

  • 3D.1 Wave–particle duality
  • 3D.2 The photoelectric effect
  • 3D.3 Electron diffraction and interference
  • 3D.4 Atomic electron energies

4A: Electrical Quantities

  • 4A.1 Electric current
  • 4A.2 Electrical energy transfer
  • 4A.3 Current and voltage relationships
  • 4A.4 Resistivity
  • 4A.5 Conduction and resistance
  • 4A.6 Semiconductors

4B: Complete Electrical Circuits

  • 4B.1 Series and parallel circuits
  • 4B.2 Electrical circuit rules
  • 4B.3 Potential dividers
  • 4B.4 emf and internal resistance
  • 4B.5 Power in electric circuits

IA2 Modules

5A: Further Momentum

  • 5A.1 Energy in collisions
  • 5A.2 More collisions

5B: Circular Motion

  • 5B.1 Circular motion basics
  • 5B.2 Centripetal force

6A: Electric Fields

  • 6A.1 Electric fields
  • 6A.2 Radial electric fields
  • 6A.3 Coulomb’s law

6B: Capacitors

  • 6B.1 Capacitor basics
  • 6B.2 Charging and discharging capacitors
  • 6B.3 Capacitor mathematics

6C: Electromagnetic Effects

  • 6C.1 Magnetic fields
  • 6C.2 Electric motors
  • 6C.3 Magnetic forces
  • 6C.4 Generating electricity

7A: Probing Matter

  • 7A.1 A nuclear atom
  • 7A.2 Electrons from atoms

7B: Particle Accelerators and Detectors

  • 7B.1 Particle accelerators
  • 7B.2 Particle detectors
  • 7B.3 The Large Hadron Collider

7C: The Particle ZOO

  • 7C.1 Particle interactions
  • 7C.2 The particle zoo
  • 7C.3 Particles and forces
  • 7C.4 Particle reactions

8A: Heat and Temperature

  • 8A.1 Heat and temperature
  • 8A.2 Heat transfer
  • 8A.3 Internal energy
  • 8A.4 Ideal gas behaviour

9A: Radioactivity

  • 9A.1 Nuclear radiation
  • 9A.2 Rate of radioactive decay
  • 9A.3 Fission and fusion

10A: Oscillations

  • 10A.1 Simple harmonic motion (SHM)
  • 10A.2 SHM mathematics
  • 10A.3 SHM energy; 10A.4 Resonance and damping

11A: Gravitational Fields

  • 11A.1 Gravitational forces
  • 11A.2 Gravitational fields

11B: Space

  • 11B.1 Starshine
  • 11B.2 Stellar classification
  • 11B.3 Distances to the stars
  • 11B.4 The age of the Universe
  • 11B.5 The fate of the Universe

Assessments

Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at an Edexcel approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.

A Level Exams
There are six exams for the full A Level qualification.

Paper 1 Paper 1 Paper 1

Exam Paper 4Paper 1 Paper 1A Level Qualification

AS Level Exams
There are three exams for the AS Level qualification.

Paper 1 Paper 1 Paper 1 IAS Exams

Practical Assessment
It is really important to remember that the term practical skills covers a very wide range of requirements at A level. It does not mean just the ability to handle equipment in a school laboratory or know how to use some particular piece of apparatus. It ranges from using mathematics in a practical context to understanding how scientists investigate ideas, how they analyse their data and how they are very cautious when drawing conclusions.

Practical skills are assessed through a dedicated examination unit both at AS (Unit 3) and at A Level (Unit 6).

The practical assessment is by written exam only.  For further information, please click here

A Level Physics Course Outcome

On successful completion of all your exams for the A Level Physics Online Course, you will be awarded one of the following qualifications:

International A Level in Physics with Pearson Edexcel | International AS Level in Physics with Pearson Edexcel

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Enrolment Fees

Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course.  This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.

Our enrolment fee includes:

  • All study materials covering the full specification.
  • Full support where you can also message your tutor as many times as you need to.
  • Access to our online Library with a full range of eBooks.
  • Help completing university applications including UCAS and The Common Application.
  • Reference and predicted grade for University.
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • Marked and graded practise examination papers
  • Eligibility for a Totum Card if you reside within the UK
  • Fast Track A Level if required and flexible learning from home 24/7.

The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.

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