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CCEA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE Physics (603/1383/3)
Day of week: Tuesday
Times: 18:00 - 20:30
Overview
Please note all enrolled students will be entered for exam
GCSE Physics is delivered one evening per week for one year at our Titanic Campus. It follows the CCEA GCSE Physics, revised 2017 specification, subject code 1210, which is available form: https://ccea.org.uk/key-stage-4/gcse/subjects/gcse-physics-2017
This course is intensive and encourages students to appreciate the value of physics in their lives and the world around us. It helps them develop confidence in exploring hypotheses, evidence, theories and explanations. It also provides thorough preparation for those who plan to study physics or a related subject at a higher level.
You will study the following units:
Unit 1: Motion, Force, Density and Kinetic Theory, Energy, and Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Unit 2: Waves, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetism and Space Physics
Unit 3: Practical Skills
All examinations take place in May/June completed at either Foundation or Higher Tier with advice from your tutor
The college recommends that students have access to the following textbook: CCEA GCSE Physics Third Edition
Author: Roy White, Frank McCauley
Published: 30/6/17
ISBN: 9781471892172
NB Copies are available from the college resource centre
• 16 or over on 1st July of enrolment year
• A good understanding of Key Stage 3 science.
• GCSE Maths and English Language Grade C or above or equivalent.
English Qualification Entry Criteria - click here for more information
Ideally, you will be able to
• Use a computer for email, internet based research and revision purposes.
• Students taking these courses should allow for further hours of home study
Fees:
Academic period 2025:
FE Tuition Fee = £300.00 (Concessionary = £180.00)
Examination / Registration Fee = £50.00
Fees are payable annually.
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