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iGCSE Physics (International GCSE)

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iGCSE Physics (International GCSE)

This Course at a Glance

  • Examine matter in motion and behaviour, through space and time
  • Study the universe and everything within it
  • Globally recognised Level 2 qualification 
  • A gateway to Level 3 qualifications
  • Online course materials
  • Exam not included 
 

About Your Course

If you have a curious mind and are fascinated by the wonders of life, there is no better subject you can study than Physics. It is the avenue of study that focuses on figuring out how everything in life works, from basic devices like a can opener to more complex machinery like cars and natural occurrences like earthquakes and black holes.
 
Gaining academic qualifications in Physics can prepare you for a host of captivating careers that explore the unknown, you could become an Astronomer, Geophysicist, Meteorologist or even a Nenotechnologist! You can get started on your learning journey towards these roles by studying an International GCSE (iGCSE) in Physics, as a Level 2 qualification, it enables you to progress to higher level education in the subject.
 
During the course, you will study everything from forces and motion to electricity, energy resources and transfers, magnetism to radioactivity and astrophysics. Through these, you will learn about unifying patterns and themes in Physics and be able to use them in new and changing situations, all of which improves your analytical and logic skills. The course also addresses the need for complementary mathematical skills by covering a range of mathematical areas.
 
As a fully online course, extra care and attention have also been paid to ensure the content is interesting and engaging. This course has also been verified as adequate preparation for those continuing to further study in Physics and those aiming to work in a physics-related field. 
 

Getting Started

learndirect is the leading UK online course provider. This International GCSE (iGCSE) Physics (9-1) – No Exam is an Edexcel academic qualification awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding organisation. This course is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson.
 
With more than 150 years of international education experience, Edexcel qualifications have firm academic foundations, built on the traditions and rigour associated with Britain’s education system.
 
Being offered completely online, this course also provides you with the flexibility of completing your iGCSEs from the comfort of home, or wherever suits you best. There are no classes or restrictive timetables to adhere to, so you can simply log on and learn as and when you have the time.
Unit 1: Forces and motion
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Movement and position
  • Forces, movement, shape and momentum
Unit 2: Electricity
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Mains electricity
  • Energy and voltage in circuits
  • Electric charge
Unit 3: Waves
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Properties of waves
  • The electromagnetic spectrum
  • Light and sound
Unit 4: Energy resources and energy transfers
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Energy transfers
  • Work and power
  • Energy resources and electricity generation
Unit 5: Solids, liquids and gases
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Density and pressure
  • Change of state
  • Ideal gas molecules
Unit 6: Magnetism and electromagnetism
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Magnetism
  • Electromagnetism
  • Electromagnetic induction
Unit 7: Radioactivity and particles
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Radioactivity
  • Fission and fusion
Unit 8: Astrophysics
The following sub-topics are covered in this section.
  • Units
  • Motion in the universe
  • Stellar evolution
  • Cosmology

This online iGCSE qualification builds on the content, knowledge and skills that are explored and developed in Key Stage 3, the programme of study aimed at ages 11–14, or international equivalents for Science.

As such, there are no entry requirements to enrol on this course. However, the assessments for this iGCSE are only available in English, and for this reason, each learner must be able to work in English.

It is recommended that learners can read and write in English at Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

*Please note, the exam is not included in this course.

 

At the end of each unit, you will find a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA). This is completed online and submitted to your tutor. Once assessed, your tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback. Once you’ve successfully passed each assignment you’ll be ready to take your iGCSE exam!

*Please note, the exam is not included in this course.

 

Pearson Edexcel

Pearson Edexcel logo

If you decide to take the iGCSE exam at the end of this course and pass, you will have gained an iGCSE in Physics. 

International GCSEs (iGCSEs) enable successful progression to A Level study and beyond. This course has been created in collaboration with International Advanced Level and GCE A Level Teachers, as well as Higher Education Professors to validate the appropriateness of the qualification, including its content, skills development and assessment structure.

Pearson Edexcel are the UK's largest awarding body and we are regulated by Ofqual (England), SQA Accreditation (Scotland), CCEA Accreditation (Northern Ireland) and Qualifications Wales (Wales). They offer academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in names like Edexcel, BTEC, EDI and LCCI.

Progression

By successfully completing this International GCSE (iGCSE) Physics (9-1), and the associated exams, you can progress to:
  • International Advanced Subsidiary, for example in Physics
  • International Advanced Level, for example in Physics
  • GCE Advanced Subsidiary, for example in Physics
  • GCE Advanced Level, for example in Physics
  • Level 3 vocational qualifications in science, for example BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science
  • Other comparable, Level 3 qualifications, such as an Access to Higher Education Diploma
  • Employment, for example in a science-based industry where an apprenticeship may be available

iGCSE Physics (International GCSE)

This Course at a Glance

  • Examine matter in motion and behaviour, through space and time
  • Study the universe and everything within it
  • Globally recognised Level 2 qualification 
  • A gateway to Level 3 qualifications
  • Online course materials
  • Exam not included 
 

About Your Course

If you have a curious mind and are fascinated by the wonders of life, there is no better subject you can study than Physics. It is the avenue of study that focuses on figuring out how everything in life works, from basic devices like a can opener to more complex machinery like cars and natural occurrences like earthquakes and black holes.
 
Gaining academic qualifications in Physics can prepare you for a host of captivating careers that explore the unknown, you could become an Astronomer, Geophysicist, Meteorologist or even a Nenotechnologist! You can get started on your learning journey towards these roles by studying an International GCSE (iGCSE) in Physics, as a Level 2 qualification, it enables you to progress to higher level education in the subject.
 
During the course, you will study everything from forces and motion to electricity, energy resources and transfers, magnetism to radioactivity and astrophysics. Through these, you will learn about unifying patterns and themes in Physics and be able to use them in new and changing situations, all of which improves your analytical and logic skills. The course also addresses the need for complementary mathematical skills by covering a range of mathematical areas.
 
As a fully online course, extra care and attention have also been paid to ensure the content is interesting and engaging. This course has also been verified as adequate preparation for those continuing to further study in Physics and those aiming to work in a physics-related field. 
 

Getting Started

learndirect is the leading UK online course provider. This International GCSE (iGCSE) Physics (9-1) – No Exam is an Edexcel academic qualification awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding organisation. This course is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson.
 
With more than 150 years of international education experience, Edexcel qualifications have firm academic foundations, built on the traditions and rigour associated with Britain’s education system.
 
Being offered completely online, this course also provides you with the flexibility of completing your iGCSEs from the comfort of home, or wherever suits you best. There are no classes or restrictive timetables to adhere to, so you can simply log on and learn as and when you have the time.

Modules

Unit 1: Forces and motion
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Movement and position
  • Forces, movement, shape and momentum
Unit 2: Electricity
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Mains electricity
  • Energy and voltage in circuits
  • Electric charge
Unit 3: Waves
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Properties of waves
  • The electromagnetic spectrum
  • Light and sound
Unit 4: Energy resources and energy transfers
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Energy transfers
  • Work and power
  • Energy resources and electricity generation
Unit 5: Solids, liquids and gases
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Density and pressure
  • Change of state
  • Ideal gas molecules
Unit 6: Magnetism and electromagnetism
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Magnetism
  • Electromagnetism
  • Electromagnetic induction
Unit 7: Radioactivity and particles
The following sub-topics are covered in this section:
  • Units
  • Radioactivity
  • Fission and fusion
Unit 8: Astrophysics
The following sub-topics are covered in this section.
  • Units
  • Motion in the universe
  • Stellar evolution
  • Cosmology

Requirements

This online iGCSE qualification builds on the content, knowledge and skills that are explored and developed in Key Stage 3, the programme of study aimed at ages 11–14, or international equivalents for Science.

As such, there are no entry requirements to enrol on this course. However, the assessments for this iGCSE are only available in English, and for this reason, each learner must be able to work in English.

It is recommended that learners can read and write in English at Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

*Please note, the exam is not included in this course.

 

Assessment

At the end of each unit, you will find a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA). This is completed online and submitted to your tutor. Once assessed, your tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback. Once you’ve successfully passed each assignment you’ll be ready to take your iGCSE exam!

*Please note, the exam is not included in this course.

 

Qualifications

Pearson Edexcel

Pearson Edexcel logo

If you decide to take the iGCSE exam at the end of this course and pass, you will have gained an iGCSE in Physics. 

International GCSEs (iGCSEs) enable successful progression to A Level study and beyond. This course has been created in collaboration with International Advanced Level and GCE A Level Teachers, as well as Higher Education Professors to validate the appropriateness of the qualification, including its content, skills development and assessment structure.

Pearson Edexcel are the UK's largest awarding body and we are regulated by Ofqual (England), SQA Accreditation (Scotland), CCEA Accreditation (Northern Ireland) and Qualifications Wales (Wales). They offer academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in names like Edexcel, BTEC, EDI and LCCI.

Progression

By successfully completing this International GCSE (iGCSE) Physics (9-1), and the associated exams, you can progress to:
  • International Advanced Subsidiary, for example in Physics
  • International Advanced Level, for example in Physics
  • GCE Advanced Subsidiary, for example in Physics
  • GCE Advanced Level, for example in Physics
  • Level 3 vocational qualifications in science, for example BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science
  • Other comparable, Level 3 qualifications, such as an Access to Higher Education Diploma
  • Employment, for example in a science-based industry where an apprenticeship may be available

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