Physics is a subject that covers the building blocks and forces of everything in the universe. The study of physics is the basis of a huge number of career and learning paths, including astronomy, environmental science, and engineering. It offers you the chance to look out into the darkness of space or into the magnetic forces that govern our planet, covering everything from heat, light, magnetism, and electricity.
Our home learning IGCSE Physics course is packed full of examples, diagrams, and explanations to aid your understanding and help you visualise the topics as you work through them. This course will give you a good foundation to progress onto Physics at A-Level and university.
This home study course follows the new CAIE IGCSE Physics syllabus and has been designed specifically to be studied online in your own time and space. You’ll have unlimited tutor support, a clear induction, and well-structured assignments to help you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for the exam. You’ll also have guaranteed access to one of our exam centres if you sit your final examinations in the UK.
You will benefit from:
- Brand new course, written to the latest specification with dynamic and engaging content
- Fast track is available on this course (for exams in 2022)
- Access to our network of partnership exam centres (guaranteed exam venue)
- Unlimited tutor support – we’ll help you write a study plan and support you throughout
- Exam pass guarantee (if you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam)
Physics is the science that deals with physical matter, motion, energy and the laws that govern the universe. Our distance learning IGCSE course introduces you to the key concepts of the science, taking a look at areas including heat, light, magnetism and electricity.
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Exam Pass GuaranteeIf you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free
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Guaranteed exam centreAccess to our Country-wide network of exam centres (guaranteed exam venue)
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Unlimited Tutor SupportGet as much help and support as you want from your personal course tutor via email and phone.
- Awarding body: CAIE
- Our course code: X814
- Qualification code: 0972
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Study Hours
You should allow for between 120 and 150 hours’ study time, plus additional time for completing assignments.
Study Method
Our course is delivered via our online learning platform as this provides learners with a dynamic and engaging experience. Don’t worry, if you prefer, you can print the learning materials yourself. The learning resources are in a range of different media including videos, quizzes, and interactive activities.
Course Duration
Once you enrol, you’ll have up to two years to study and take your exams, and your unlimited tutor support will continue throughout this time.
Assessment
You can enrol now for examinations from Summer 2022.
This qualification is linear, therefore students will sit all their exams at the end of the course. You’ll be required to complete two GCSE standard written exams.
Exams
- Multiple choice exam, 45 minutes, 30% of your IGCSE, 40 marks.
- Written exam, 1 hour 15 minutes, 50% of your IGCSE, 80 marks.
- Written exam based on experimental skills, one hour, 20% of IGCSE, 40 marks.
The exams contain multiple-choice, structured, closed short answer and open response questions.
We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres around the UK. Check where your closest exam centre is.
Assignments
During your course, you’ll be required to complete various assignments. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to monitor your progress.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this home learning course, you will receive an IGCSE in physics, issued by CAIE. This syllabus has been chosen specifically because it is the best suited to distance learning.
Additional Information
Difficulty - Level 2
Entry requirements - There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English.
Course Content
Isaac Newton said that energy is constant. In studying this topic you’ll discover exactly what that means! You’ll learn about the different forms of energy and how energy is transferred through the world.
What exactly is it powering the devices you use? In this module, you’ll investigate how we control electricity and the power behind it. The topic also explores how electricity is tamed and driven around the country in everyone’s houses.
All matter is made of particles; in this topic, you will explore the ways in which those particles are put together and interact with each other.
Atoms are the building blocks of matter. Let’s shrink down to peel back the layers of atoms to explore how they are put together. You’ll learn about how the elements of an atom bond and the different properties of the particles that make up the atoms that make up everything!
All manner of forces impact upon us at all times. Gravitational forces keep us stuck to the planet and wind forces work their magic in the sails of yachts to drag the along the tides. This module covers the range of different forces and how they impact upon the Earth.
Waves are not just in the ocean! Our Earth is bombarded by radiation waves from outer space. We use microwaves to reheat yesterday’s pizza! Radio waves transmit voices in songs around the planet. In this section, you’ll find out about the different types of waves, their properties, and mysteries.
What ARE magnets? Did you know the Earth has its own magnetic field? You probably know magnets attract metals, but here you will explore in-depth this mysterious element of physics.
Looking up into the sky at night, did you know everything you see up there is linked to physics? In this unit, you shall learn all about the planets, stars, and the wonders of the solar system.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. there will be additional fees for your exams that are payable to the centre upon booking Your personal tutor can provide more details.
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You will need to pay separately for your final examinations. Additional texts may also need to be purchased to supplement your learning on the course.
There may also be additional costs involved in arranging your practical assessment preparation.
We are able to offer places at partnership exam centres across the UK for our students, therefore, guaranteeing an exam venue. If you choose to find your own exam centre, you can, you will need to register with them as an external or private candidate. Fees vary across the country so we recommend enquiring prior to enrolment.
This course is self-contained so no additional textbooks are required. Where there are required additional text books, we include this as free eBooks.
Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time.
You will have access to your personal tutor, via email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide that will help you through the study and assessment process. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.
Please check our main FAQs section or Contact Us, we have experienced course advisers who will be delighted to help!
That’s absolutely fine! You can study via our MyOxbridge portal online, and sit your exams anywhere in the world.