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Physics A Level at Uxbridge College

Course description

This programme is suitable for students who wish to study a range of different subjects and intend to progress onto A2 Levels and into higher education.

Course content

If you wish to study a range of different subjects and intend to progress to higher education, this course is for you. In A Level subjects which have been reformed as part of the national programme of changes to A Levels, you will take the new two-year linear A Levels. You will also sit the new free-standing ASexams at the end of your first year. In those subjects which have not yet been reformed, you will complete your AS in the first year before progressing to A2 in your second year.

Entry requirements

6 GCSEs grades A*-C in academic subjects, although some AS subjects require grade B in specific subjects. If you haven’t taken traditional qualifications, or have not studied in the UK, we may be able to offer you a place based on performance in an entry test. To progress to the second year, students need a minimum of grade C in AS (if taken). A satisfactory reference will be required if you have not studied your first year of A Levels at Uxbridge College.

Assessment

The AS (Advanced Subsidiary) Levels are composed of two exams which are taken in June. To complete a full A Level (A2), a further year of study is required, in which time an additional two units will need to be completed. Again, these exams are taken in June. In some subjects there is also a coursework component.

Financial information

Depending on the grades achieved, students can progress onto a university degree or a BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma/Level 5 HND Diploma course at a higher education institute.

Achieving good grades at A Level improves your chances of obtaining better training, apprenticeships and job prospects

Further information

For further information, please contact our Information, Advice and Guidance team on 01895 853333 or email enquiries@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk

How to apply

If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Uxbridge College directly.

Last updated date: 21 March 2016
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    • Modern facilities at Uxbridge College give you everything you need to fulfil your potential. The campus is easy to get to and just minutes from bustling Uxbridge town centre.

      Uxbridge College is based on two modern campuses which offer all the best facilities to help students achieve academic and vocational excellence. Both campuses provide a refectory, student social areas and a Learning Resource Centre – so you can study when it suits you. We also invest heavily in Information Communication Technology spending approximately £700,000 each year on new and upgraded equipment.

      Take time out in The Mall
      The Mall includes a smart coffee and relaxation area and top class conference and classroom facilities.

      Get hands on experience in the Technical Institute
      The engineering Technical Institute is expertly equipped for anyone wanting to boost their work skills and career prospects, and complete formal qualifications. From engineering to IT, Uxbridge College trains students to the standards local industry demands.

      Learn in well-equipped classrooms
      Our spacious, comfortable classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, which can be linked to the internet, and PC software packages to give enormous scope for creative, engaging learning.

      The Academy
      The Academy building, where A Levels and GCSEs are taught in an adult environment, offers modern science laboratories and plenty of teaching space.

      Learning Resource Centre
      The modern environment at the Uxbridge Learning Resource Centre offers full library facilities including books, periodicals and audio visual resources, and an IT suite.

      Media & Filming Laboratory 
      Media and film students have all the technology they need to hone their audio and visual production skills.

      Fashion & Design Workshop
      The spacious, purpose-built studios offer the ideal space for creative people to nurture their art and ideas.

      More Energy Fitness Centre
      Uxbridge Campus boasts a brand new state-of-the-art sports and leisure development, part of a £6 million investment. It includes a sports hall (offering 5-a-side football, cricket, basketball, netball and volleyball, together with a full-size electronic scoreboard), a fantastic fitness suite and two outdoor multi-use games areas. For membership rates and more information please contact 01895 475454, email moreenergy-uxb@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk  or visit http://www.more-energy.co.uk/

      Looking for facilities to hire?
      If you are looking for space to hire for an event, a meeting or to conduct training, the College can offer great value, well-equipped spaces to suit your needs. Our campuses in Uxbridge and Hayes are in easy reach of main routes and have good public transport links. Facilities are available for hire on weekdays, evenings and weekends. For information on the venues available and for costs please call 01895 853631.

      Uxbridge town centre
      From Debenhams and Top Shop to Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer, Uxbridge boasts a great range of stores high street stores. In addition, there is a multiplex      cinema and a host of local pubs, restaurants and cafés – perfect for socialising with friends and family. For more information on the services available in Uxbridge, visitwww.uxbridge.towntalk.co.uk

      Getting here
      Wherever you come from, Uxbridge College is easily accessible by car or public transport, with ample parking on campus. The campus is near to the M40, M25, and Uxbridge Road, a short distance from Uxbridge Tube Station, and on more than a dozen bus routes. To plan your journey on London's public transport see www.tfl.gov.uk

      Underground:
      Piccadilly (peak times only) and Metropolitan Lines, Uxbridge Station.

      Buses:
      U1, U2, U3, U4, U7, U9, U10, 58, 222, 331, 459, 607, A10, R21, 724.
      All buses stop at Uxbridge Station.
      The U1 and U2 stop at the top of Belmont Road, near to the College.