Physics at Phoenix Sixth Form
Physics A Level course at Phoenix
Maths Subject Code
9PH0
Qualification
A level
Exam board
Pearson Edexcel
Duration
2 years
Delivery method
Online, real-time classrooms, 24/7 access to curriculum
Start date
September
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this subject. However, if you’re looking to study this subject as one of four A levels, we strongly advise you only do so if you are predicted at least a grade 7 at GCSE /IGCSE in this subject or a relevant subject.
Exam details
Exams for Pearson Edexcel subjects are available to take online or in-person at an examination centre local to you.
Course fee
Pupils can choose A level economics and add other A levels for an added fee per subject, per year.
Additional information
The UK version can only be sat by students who live permanently in the UK.
Pre-A Level course overview
Our course is designed to prepare students to excel at A level Physics. Our course is centred around Astronomy; students study a wide range of topics including Celestial Observation, Gravitation and Orbits, Stars and Spectra, Planetary Systems and The Universe. Through these topics, our students encounter a huge number of Physics which is useful to their A level study.
A Level physics course overview
Students of the Edexcel A level physics online course will be expected to demonstrate and apply the knowledge, understanding and skills described below. In addition, they will be expected to analyse, interpret and evaluate a range of scientific information, ideas and evidence using their knowledge, understanding and skills.
- Physical quantities and units; measurement techniques
- Kinematics; dynamics; forces, density and pressure; work, energy and power; deformation of solids
- Waves; superposition; electric fields; current of electricity; D.C. circuits; particle and nuclear physics
- Motion in a circle; gravitational fields; ideal gases; temperature; thermal properties of materials; oscillations.
- Communication; capacitance; electronics; magnetic fields; electromagnetic induction; alternating currents; quantum physics
Students of the Edexcel physics A level course will sit three written papers.
Additional practical components will be available (in Year 12 only) to achieve the practical endorsement that goes alongside the A-Level qualification to gain a certificate of competency.
Prior learning
There are no prior learning or other requirements for this qualification. Students who would benefit most from studying this qualification are likely to have a Level 2 qualification. This might be a GCSE in Double Award Science or Physics, for example.
Next Steps
Students can progress from this qualification to:
- A range of different relevant academic or vocational higher education qualifications
- Employment in a relevant sector
- Further training
Applying for Exams
In the October of year 11, 12 and 13 parents and guardians will receive an email asking which exams the learner intends to take, and where they would like to take them. Parents and guardians must inform Phoenix if they need assistance finding an exam centre by mid-October.
Phoenix can support you in finding a local exam centre. It is then down to the individual to register with the centre of choice and pay the exam fees to the centre directly. As each exam centre sets their own fees we cannot provide accurate pricing.
EXAMS AND ACCESSING LEARNING SUPPORT NEEDS
Physical, medical or learning support needs may be eligible for access arrangements during exams. These can include:
- Extra time of 25%*
- Extra time up to 50%*
- A reader*
- A scribe*
- Supervised rest breaks
- Separate room
- Use of a laptop
- Enlarged print exam papers
*These arrangements must be approved by the exam board. The learner will need to undertake learning assessments with an educational psychologist or specialist assessor to complete the application form. These assessments can take up to 18 months to process.
NOTE: The deadline for application to the exam board is the February of the year that the learner sits exams.
PAYMENT OF FEES & OPTIONS
- Students based in the UK have the option to pay annually, per term or monthly.
- International students based outside the UK cannot pay monthly.
£7,550 per year – A-Level full-time (BASED ON 3 SUBJECTS)
- One simple payment for a full year – includes all live lessons, mentoring
- Excludes £100 one-off registration fee for full time
- Excludes £500 deposit for UK Students (£1000 outside the UK)
- Public exam entries and optional extra-curricular activities are charged separately
£3,250 Termly Fee Payment Option
- Includes £500 deposit for UK
- Excludes £55 registration fee
- Termly payments are flexible – helping you to spread your payments. However, they tend to be more costly in total.
- All Exam fees are charged separately.
£1650 per half term – A Level full-time (BASED ON 3 SUBJETS)
- Students can study up to 5 subjects.
- £100 one-off registration fee
- £500 deposit for UK Students (£1000 outside the UK)
- Your total cost will be based on entry point
£1,221 Monthly Fee Payment Option (spread over 7 x payments)
- Excludes £500 deposit
- Excludes £55 registration fee
- Monthly payments are flexible, helping you to spread your payments over multiple instalments while you are receiving full-time education, but they tend to be more costly in total.
- Public exam entry fees and optional extra-curricular activities are charged separately.
ONE-TO-ONE TUTORING – £45-65 p/hr
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