A Level International Physics – LearnOnline

We recommend a GCSE grade C or above in Physics and a strong grasp of English and Maths.

• 24/7 access to the LearnOnline training platform
• All learning documentation (including text books)
• Dedicated course tutor
• Tutor-marked assignments feedback
• Up to 36 months priority tutor support
• Two tutor-marked past papers

The most important part of your online A level Physics International LearnOnline course (apart from you) is your dedicated tutor. Every LearnOnline tutor has extensive academic experience and have taught A level Physics International in the classroom as well as online. During your enrolment onto the course, you will be assigned your tutor who will support you for up to 36 months during your studies. You can contact your tutor via email or using the LearnOnline messaging system with any questions.
Your A level Physics International course contains a number of assignments which your course tutor will mark, grade and give you valuable feedback on throughout your study

Examinations

Unit 1: Mechanics and Materials – WPH11/01

• Mechanics
• Materials

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 30 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

Unit 2: Waves and Electricity – WPH12/01

• Waves and Particle Nature of Light
• Electric Circuits

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 30 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

Unit 3: Practical Skills in Physics I– WPH13/01

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 in Units 1 and 2.

20% of total IAS marks, 10% of total IAL marks
1 hour 20 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October

Unit 4: Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles – WPH14/01

• Further Mechanics
• Electric and Magnetic Fields
• Nuclear and Particle Physics

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 45 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October 

Unit 5: Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology – WPH15/01

• Thermodynamics
• Nuclear Decay
• Oscillations
• Astrophysics and Cosmology

40% of total IAS marks, 20% of total IAL marks
1 hour 45 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October 

Unit 6: Practical Skills in Physics II – WPH16

Students are expected to further develop the experimental skills and the knowledge and understanding of experimental techniques that they acquired in Units 1 and 2 by carrying out a range of practical experiments and investigations while they study Units 4 and 5.

This unit will assess students’ knowledge and understanding of the experimental procedures and techniques that were developed in Units 4 and 5.

20% of total IAS marks, 10% of total IAL marks
1 hour 20 minutes written exam
Availability: January, June and October 

It is your responsibility to find an exam centre who can host exams for this course before you sign up and we recommend you book your exams 6 months prior to the date of exams (exams are not included in the course fees).

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