Physics - A Level
Victory Academy, The
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: 3rd November 2025
Applications Close: 1st September 2026
Entry Requirements: Please see courses for more information
How to Apply: Via Kent Choices website
Course Summary
We follow the AQA Specification for A Level Physics. It is a 2 year course and students sit their
external assessments in Year 13. Students will have 10 Physics lessons every 2 weeks which will
comprise of theory and practical based learning. There are 12 required practicals that students will
complete during the course.
This course provides students with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of physics,
exploring the forces, energy, and phenomena that shape our universe. This course is ideal for
students who are curious about how things work and enjoy problem-solving and mathematical
applications in real-world contexts. A Level Physics is highly valued by universities and employers,
opening pathways to careers in engineering, medicine, data science, and more.
Course Structure: The A Level Physics course covers a range of topics over two years, split
into distinct areas. The course is assessed through three final exams, each testing students’
understanding of theoretical content, mathematical skills, and practical applications.
Course Details
We follow the AQA Specification for A Level Physics. It is a 2 year course and students sit their
external assessments in Year 13. Students will have 10 Physics lessons every 2 weeks which will
comprise of theory and practical based learning. There are 12 required practicals that students will
complete during the course.
This course provides students with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of physics,
exploring the forces, energy, and phenomena that shape our universe. This course is ideal for
students who are curious about how things work and enjoy problem-solving and mathematical
applications in real-world contexts. A Level Physics is highly valued by universities and employers,
opening pathways to careers in engineering, medicine, data science, and more.
Course Structure: The A Level Physics course covers a range of topics over two years, split
into distinct areas. The course is assessed through three final exams, each testing students’
understanding of theoretical content, mathematical skills, and practical applications.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Paper 1
Sections 1 - 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion)
Written exam: 2 hours
85 marks
34% of A-level
Paper 2
Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8
Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1
Written exam: 2 hours
•85 marks
34% of A-level
Paper 3
Any content and any practical skills
Written exam: 2 hours
80 marks
32% of A-level
Entry requirements
Entry requirements:
Combined Science Grade 6-6, Separate Physics Grade 6, Maths Grade 6
Your next steps...
Opportunities this course can lead to:
Industries employing physicists are varied and include: Aerospace and Defense, Education, Energy
and Renewable Energy, Engineering, and more.
Physics graduates also move into careers outside of science. Popular options include Banking and
Finance, as well as Software, Computing and Consultancy industries. Other areas include
Accountancy, Law and Transport.
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