Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, as well as all related concepts, including energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.

Over the course of two years you will explore:

• - the different properties of materials; why certain materials are used to make computers, buildings and replacement body parts
  - the existence and behaviour of waves; how musical instruments produce their notes
  - the wave-particle paradox
  - how electricity is created; how early televisions were invented
  - how atoms were discovered; what you get when you smash an atom into pieces
  - how we have developed theories of the lives of stars and the size of the universe without ever leaving the Solar System.
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  The College offers the OCR examination board's physics specification (A). For full details visit www.ocr.org.uk

Good subject combinations

All of our physics students also study mathematics and usually further mathematics. Chemistry is often studied as a physics student's fourth subject as this is of particular relevance to those students aiming for engineering degree courses at university. However, the addition of physics to economics orientated A-level programme provides a student with an impressive and strongly regarded fourth subject.

After Abbey

Our students progress to university where they study subjects such as engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical, aeronautical in particular), physics, mathematics and economics. As Physics trains you to think logically, develop reasoned arguments and look for relevant information in a large amount of data it is also a subject studied by students who have gone on to study law, finance and management at university.

Questions

Is the course available as a one year programme? YES

Is the course available as an eighteen-month programme starting in January? YES