Description
This International A Level Physics Distance Learning Online Course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain a knowledge and understanding of this subject or for anyone who wishes to study at a higher level at University and gain UCAS points. You will also find this course extremely valuable if you are looking for a progression route for further training whilst employed.
International A Level Physics CAIE exams can be taken in June and November (Also March for India).
International A Level Physics Edexcel exams can be taken in January, June and October.
Our courses at International Home Study allow our students to work at their own pace and we work to ensure all our student’s needs are met. Our resources will cover the requirements of the course making sure you stay on track with the subject you choose.
Support
The course will be delivered online including Tutor Support for two years. All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course. Postal assignments cannot be accepted without prior permission from the tutor and you must have access to email in order to contact your Tutor.
Throughout your course, you'll have the support of a Tutor to guide you. Additionally, you can reach out to the Student Support Team for help with any other questions you may have. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
Our courses at International Home Study allow our students to work at their own pace and we work to ensure all our student’s needs are met. Our resources will cover the requirements of the course making sure you stay on track with the subject you choose.
Assessment
The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. You will also have access to a range of online resources.
Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at an approved centre when an examination forms part of the course. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.
Whats included?
Students will be provided with logins for the student portal where they will find all the study materials they need to complete their course. They will also be provided with an e-textbook to assist them in completing their assignments.
Students will be provided with a Tutor who will help guide them through their course, and their Tutor will expect them to submit a number of assignments in order that their progress can be monitored. These assignments will be graded for them and feedback provided. You will also be able to ask the Tutor any questions about the course or for more help if needed. Once their course has been completed, they will then be allocated practice exam papers to ensure that they are familiar with the procedure and layout of their exams. Learners will be expected to complete these under exam conditions (i.e.. stick to the time scales allowed and try to find somewhere quiet), their Tutor can then provide them with a grade and feedback. More practice papers can be provided if required.
Difference between Cambridge & Edexcel Exam Boards
Cambridge and Edexcel A Levels are international qualifications. Cambridge A-Levels can be taken worldwide including the United Kingdom, whereas Edexcel A-Levels can only be taken outside of the United Kingdom. Both exam boards offer a similar specification however different courses can have a different structure. Both the Cambridge and Edexcel courses are full A Level qualifications.
For the sciences, (biology, chemistry and physics) there are some differences between the specifications. With Edexcel all of the specification is taught in theory and as a result you will be assessed by written exam papers, including the practical element. If you sat the sciences with Cambridge, you will have to perform the practical element at a nearby centre, and this is not optional.
Fees
Course fees for payment in full include:
- Assessment and feedback on all assignments.
- Access to your personal Tutor via our online portal.
- Access to a range of online resources, student materials, assessments, assignments, eBooks etc
- Practice exam papers to prepare you for the real thing.
- Help with UCAS application if attending University.
- Tutor references and predicted grades once a satisfactory amount of work has been completed.
- Help finding an exam centre for you to sit your exam.
Cambridge Exam Board
Awarding Body: Cambridge
Cambridge Course Code: 9702
Cambridge Exams: June & November (exams also available in March in India)
Cambridge Study Hours: 300 – 360 hours
This International A’ Level Physics Course with Cambridge builds on the skills acquired at GCSE (or equivalent) level. The syllabus includes the main theoretical concepts which are fundamental to the subject, a section on some current applications of physics, and a strong emphasis on advanced practical skills. Practical skills are assessed in a timetabled practical examination.
The emphasis throughout is on the understanding of concepts and the application of physics ideas in novel contexts as well as on the acquisition of knowledge. The course encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills which are transferable to any future career path. Cambridge International AS and A Level Physics is ideal for learners who want to study physics or a wide variety of related subjects at university or to follow a career in science.
The key concepts for Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics are:
- Models of physical systems
Physics is the science that seeks to understand the behaviour of the Universe. The development of models of physical systems is central to physics. Models simplify, explain and predict how physical systems behave. - Testing predictions against evidence
Physical models are usually based on prior observations, and their predictions are tested to check that they are consistent with the behaviour of the real world. This testing requires evidence, often obtained from experiments. - Mathematics as a language, and problem-solving tool
Mathematics is integral to physics, as it is the language that is used to express physical principles and models. It is also a tool to analyse theoretical models, solve quantitative problems and produce predictions. - Matter, energy and waves
Everything in the Universe comprises matter and/or energy. Waves are a key mechanism for the transfer of energy and are essential to many modern applications of physics. - Forces and fields
The way that matter and energy interact is through forces and fields. The behaviour of the Universe is governed by fundamental forces with different magnitudes that interact over different distances. Physics involves study of these interactions across distances ranging from the very small (quantum and particle physics) to the very large (astronomy and cosmology).
Modules
Candidates for Cambridge International AS Level Physics study the following topics:
- Physical quantities and units
- Kinematics
- Dynamics
- Forces, density and pressure
- Work, energy and power
- Deformation of solids
- Waves
- Superposition
- Electricity
- C. circuits
- Particle physics
AS Level candidates also study practical skills.
Candidates for Cambridge International A Level Physics study the AS Level topics and the following topics:
- Motion in a circle
- Gravitational fields
- Temperature
- Ideal gases
- Thermodynamics
- Oscillations
- Electric fields
- Capacitance
- Magnetic fields
- Alternating currents
- Quantum physics
- Nuclear physics
- Medical physics
- Astronomy and cosmology
A level candidates also study practical skills.
Exam Papers
Paper 1: Multiple Choice
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Availability: June and November (March in India only)
Assessment Overview: Multiple Choice questions based on the AS Level syllabus content.
40 marks
Paper 2: As Level Structured
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Availability: June and November (March in India only)
Assessment Overview: Structured questions based on the AS Level Syllabus content
60 marks
Paper 3: Advanced Practical Skills
Time: 2 hours
Availability: June and November (March in India only)
Assessment overview: Practical work and structured questions based on the experimental skills in the Practical assessment section of the syllabus.
40 marks
Paper 4: A Level Structured Questions
Time: 2 hours
Availability: June and November (March in India only)
Assessment Overview: Structured questions based on the A Level syllabus content; knowledge of material from the AS Level syllabus content will be required.
100 marks
Paper 5: Planning, Analysis and Evaluation
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Availability: June and November (March in India only)
Assessment Overview: Questions based on the experimental skills of planning, analysis and evaluation.
30 marks
Edexcel Exam Board
Course Code(s): International AS Level Physics XPH11, International A Level Physics YPH11
Edexcel Exams: January, June & October
Edexcel Study Hours: 300 – 360 hours
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.
You will also gain experience in a variety of practical techniques and procedures, which will be assessed separately within Unit 3 and Unit 6
The content is relevant for students who have achieved a GCSE in Physics and who want to study the subject at a higher level. It covers the major topics in Physics, including Mechanics, waves and electricity, thermodynamics as well as associated experimental skills.
Modules
Candidates for Cambridge International A Level Chemistry study the AS topics and the following topics:
Unit 1: Mechanics and Materials
Unit 2: Waves and Electricity
- Waves and Particle Nature of Light
- Electric Circuits
Unit 3: Practical Skills in Physics
Students are expected to develop experimental skills, and a knowledge and understanding of experimental techniques, by carrying out a range of practical experiments and investigations while they study Units 1 and 2.
This unit will assess students’ knowledge and understanding of experimental procedures and techniques that were developed when they conducted these experiments.
Candidates for Edexcel International A Level Physics study the AS Level topics and the following topics:
Unit 4: Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles
- Further Mechanics
- Electric and Magnetic Fields
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
Unit 5: Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology
- Thermodynamics
- Nuclear Decay
- Oscillations
- Astrophysics and Cosmology
Unit 6: Practical Skills in Physics II
Students are expected to further develop the experimental skills they acquired in Units 1 and 2.
Students are expected to develop these skills, and a knowledge and understanding of experimental techniques, by carrying out a range of practical experiments and investigations while they study Units 4 and 5.
Exam Papers:
Paper 1: Mechanics and Materials
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Availability: January, June and October
Assessment overview:
Section A: multiple choice questions
Section B: mixture of short-open, open-response and calculation questions.
80 marks
Paper 2: Waves and Electricity
Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Availability: January, June and October
Assessment overview:
The paper may include multiple-choice, short-open, open-response, calculations and extended-writing questions.
80 Marks
Paper 3: Practical Skills in Physics I
Written Examination: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Availability: January, June and October
Assessment overview:
This unit will assess candidates’ knowledge and understanding of experimental procedures and techniques that were developed in Units 1 and 2.50 marks
Paper 4: Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles
Written Examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Availability: January, June and October
Assessment overview:
The paper may include multiple-choice, short-open, open-response, calculations and extended-writing questions.
90 marks
Paper 5: Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology
Written Examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
Availability: January, June and October
Assessment overview:
The paper may include multiple-choice, short-open, open-response, calculations and extended-writing questions. Candidates will be expected to apply their knowledge and understanding to familiar and unfamiliar contexts. This paper may contain some synoptic questions which require knowledge and understanding from Units 1, 2 and 4.
90 marks
Paper 6: Practical Skills in Chemistry I
Written Examination: 1 hour 20 minutes
Availability: January, June and October
Assessment overview:
The paper may include short-open, open-response, calculations and extended-writing questions. This unit will assess candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the experimental procedures and techniques that were developed in Units 4 and 5.Candidates will be expected to apply their knowledge and understanding of practical skills to familiar and unfamiliar situations.
50 marks
