At Stockton Sixth Form College you will study a truly modern Physics course, that spans an astonishing breadth of Physics. From how information is transferred in our digital world using electrical and light signals, quantum physics and how it has transformed our perception of the behaviour of matter and radiation, to the Standard Model and medical applications. It is taught through a mixture of taught content, practical activities, computer modelling and independent study. Problem solving is practised using Isaac Science.
Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us, and the world beyond us. It is the most basic and fundamental science. Physics challenges our imaginations with concepts like relativity and string theory, and it has led to discoveries, like computers and lasers, that lead to technologies which change our lives , from healing joints and curing cancer, to developing sustainable energy solutions. Physics encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles.
Physics is the course for you if you are the person who must know why. You are not satisfied unless you know why, and you will be in the company of others who must know why too. It also teaches problem solving and critical thinking skills useful for progression into the financial sector, medical careers and law.
Speakers from outside the college are invited, both in person and online, to expose students to a range of applications of physics outside the classroom and associated careers.
Opportunities to attend evening lectures at local universities are advertised and attendance encouraged.
Isaac science at Cambridge University offers the following programmes: STEMSmart (Jan Y12 to Apr Y13) as a ‘levelling-up’ initiative, Physics Mentoring Schemes (Y11, Y12, Y13, Sept to July annually)
BPhO: online challenges and the Physics Olympiad exams (all can take ‘round 0’)
We run a biennial trip to CERN in Geneva where ground-breaking research in particle physics is undertaken.
Physics unlocks doorways to myriad careers from scientific research and many flavours of engineering to oceanography, geophysics and astronomy. Some student might choose to teach physics or related technical subjects.
Mathematics A level is essential.
Chemistry, Biology, Computer science, Business and Economics are popular A level choices. Some student choose AAQ Engineering. Other contenders might be Spanish, Psychology, Geography and Environmental science A levels.