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A Level Physics (online)

A Level Physics online is an Ofqual-regulated qualification, awarded by AQA, that covers mechanics, materials, waves, electricity, fields, nuclear physics, and optional topics to full A Level standard. Study 100% online over 12 to 18 months, then sit three written papers and the practical endorsement at an approved UK exam centre for up to 56 UCAS points.

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  • 12 to 18 monthsDuration
  • 100% Online, self-paced, exams and practical endorsement sat in personStudy Method
  • Up to 56 UCAS ptsPoints Available
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A Level Physics (online) at a glance
Qualification levelRQF Level 3
Qualification number601/5748/2
UCAS pointsUp to 56 UCAS points
Typical study time12 to 18 months
Study method100% Online, self-paced, exams and practical endorsement sat in person
Start dateStart anytime
Pay monthly£40.00 per month
Pay annually£449.00

This course is for you if…

  • Are aiming for an engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, civil, aerospace)
  • Are considering a physics, astrophysics, or materials science degree
  • Are already working in a technical role and want the qualification to move into engineering
  • Prefer to study theory online at your own pace, with tutor support and marked past papers
  • Are comfortable with a mathematically demanding, quantitative subject
  • Can travel to an approved exam centre for both written papers and the practical endorsement

Your career after this course

  • Cannot attend an in-person exam centre offering the AQA practical endorsement
  • Need a fully classroom-based, timetabled learning environment with daily lab access
  • Are not confident with algebra, trigonometry, and quantitative problem-solving
  • Need the qualification completed in under 6 months
  • Are only interested in the theory and do not need the practical endorsement for your onward route
  • Require exam access arrangements not offered by the exam centre you plan to use
About this qualification

What you'll learn

A Level Physics is one of the most versatile science A Levels adults can study. It is required or strongly preferred for engineering degrees (mechanical, electrical, civil, aerospace), physics, astrophysics, and materials science, and it is a common requirement for architecture and technology-related routes. Many adult learners take Physics online because they have decided to pivot into engineering or the wider STEM economy and need to add the qualification to an existing profile.

The course is awarded by AQA (specification 7408) and quality-assured by Ofqual under the national A* to E grading scale. All theory teaching, worked examples, past-paper practice, and tutor feedback is delivered online, covering the full specification: measurements and errors, particles and radiation, waves, mechanics and materials, electricity, further mechanics and thermal physics, fields and their consequences, nuclear physics, and one option module from astrophysics, medical physics, engineering physics, turning points in physics, or electronics.

RQF Level 3UCAS Up to 56100% Online, self-paced, exams and practical endorsement sat in person12 to 18 months100% onlineSelf-paced
What you'll need

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, but a grade 6 or above in GCSE Physics (or the higher tier of GCSE Combined Science) and a grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths are strongly recommended, given the strong mathematical demand of A Level Physics. Confidence with algebra, trigonometry, and calculus fundamentals will help significantly.

You will need to register separately as a private candidate with a JCQ-approved UK exam centre that offers both the written papers and the AQA practical endorsement. Fewer centres offer the endorsement than exam-only qualifications, so confirming a suitable centre early in your studies is important.

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Assessment

How you're assessed

A Level Physics is assessed through three externally-examined written papers set and marked by AQA, each two hours long, plus a separately-reported practical endorsement graded Pass or Fail. All papers are sat in person at an approved exam centre. Papers 1 and 2 cover the core specification content, and Paper 3 tests practical skills, data analysis, and your chosen option module.

The practical endorsement requires demonstration of the twelve AQA-defined required practicals under supervision at an approved centre. Not every private-candidate exam centre offers the endorsement. Fees for the endorsement are set by the centre and paid directly to them; the endorsement is a Pass or Fail outcome reported alongside the A* to E written grade.

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Portfolio-based

Coursework and a written portfolio. No traditional written exams.

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Submit online

All assignments submitted through your learner dashboard.

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Tutor feedback

Detailed feedback in 3 to 5 working days. Refine and resubmit until you reach the grade you want.

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Graded across units

Pass, Merit or Distinction on each unit. Top grades stack to the highest UCAS point total.

Careers

Where this can take you

Typical roles and salary ranges this qualification opens up.

Engineering degree entry (mechanical, electrical, civil, aerospace)

Typical salary range

Graduate engineer £30,000 to £38,000

A Level Physics is required or strongly preferred by all UK engineering degrees. It is the standard route into a chartered engineering career.

Aerospace engineer

Typical salary range

£28,000 to £55,000+

A Level Physics is a required entry qualification for aerospace engineering degrees leading to roles at BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and Airbus.

Physicist or research scientist

Typical salary range

£30,000 to £60,000+

A Level Physics is the standard route into undergraduate and postgraduate physics research careers, including at UKRI, ESA, and university laboratories.

Data scientist / quantitative analyst

Typical salary range

£35,000 to £70,000+

Physics graduates are heavily recruited into data science, quantitative finance, and analytics roles across the UK economy.

Secondary physics teacher

Typical salary range

£32,916 to £51,048 (main scale, England)

A Level Physics followed by a physics or engineering degree and teacher training leads to qualified teacher status. A tax-free training bursary of up to £29,000 is currently available for physics teacher trainees.

Pricing

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  • You get a personal tutor from day one
  • Log in any time from a phone, tablet or laptop
  • Marking is done in 3 to 5 working days
  • Talk to our support team by phone, email or live chat
  • See your progress and next steps on your dashboard
  • Join the learner community forum when you want to chat to others

Funding and finance

  • Pay monthly to spread the cost with no interest
  • Pay in full and save versus monthly
  • No credit checks and no contract. Pause or cancel anytime
  • We can send funding paperwork to your employer if they sponsor you
  • Our enrolment team will talk you through every option
  • 14 day money back guarantee on every enrolment

Accreditation and recognition

  • Awarded by a recognised UK awarding body
  • Regulated by Ofqual, the same standard as college courses
  • Accepted by UK universities, employers and professional bodies
  • You get a certificate when you finish
  • Listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications
  • Independently quality checked through IQA and EQA

How it works

  • Start any time. There are no set term dates or cohorts
  • Study at your own pace around work and family
  • No exams. You complete coursework, a portfolio and assignments
  • Resubmit your work at no extra cost to reach the grade you want
  • Use the optional study planner if you like a bit of structure
  • How long you study is entirely up to you. Most learners spend a few hours each week, but you can do more or less based on your own pace
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