Examination Board     Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA)

Syllabus Number    A 2008

Assessment Modules for AS

Unit 1 particles, quantum, electricity    1 hour 15 minutes  70 marks  (20%)
Unit 2  mechanics, materials, waves    1 hour 15 minutes  70 marks  (20%)
Unit 3  centre assessed unit (CAU)               50 marks  (10%)

Assessment Modules for A2

Unit 4 fields, further mechanics   1hour 45 minutes  75 marks  (20%)
Unit 5  nuclear and thermal physics    1hour 45 minutes 75 marks  (20%)
Unit 6  centre assessed unit (CAU)       50 marks  (10%)

Course Description

The AS component of Advancing Physics is designed to attract students to Physics from various backgrounds, and to hold a student’s interest, encouraging continued subject development.   Its focus is on how Physics is done today, by incorporating some of the most exciting developments that have taken place.   In addition, it offers students the opportunity to develop their own interests further.  

The A2 component deepens understanding of crucial ideas, preparing students for further technical and non-technical study.  

Career Pathways

Physics is a useful qualification and is relevant to many career pathways.
Good subject combinations are Mathematics, Computing, Chemistry, Electronics, Economics, Biology and Psychology.

Higher Education – All university courses respect a Physics qualification
Careers in Theoretical and Applied Physics, Engineering, Geology, Astrophysics
Careers in Electronics, Computing and Technology
Careers in law, Finance and Medicine