GCSE Electronics
Electronics is an integral part of our society today. It influences many, if not all areas of modern society and covers the full spectrum of present day employment and helps to open up many areas of employment.
Students, who are already studying Electronics in Year 9 will continue to take it in Year 10 as part of their technology option without using additional option choices. Other Year 10 students, who are not currently studying Electronics as a separate subject in Year 9 can choose GCSE Electronics in Subject Choice Pool C. Students will find that they have already covered a large part of the Electronics syllabus.
Electronics continues to be an extremely stimulating subject. In one part of the Electronics coursework students will produce their own views of how electronics has changed the world into the society we know today.
The major project in Year 11 will involve you in designing and making an electronic circuit which can be used to solve a real life problem. You will be expected to follow the design process from its initial concept, through to building, testing and evaluating your final circuit.
The coursework accounts for 40% of the total GCSE mark. Students will take a GCSE Electronics exam at the end of year 11.
Directions at Post 16
If you decide to choose ‘A’ Level Electronics you do not have to have studied Electronics at GCSE level, but obviously, if you have, you will find the work in Year 12 much easier. ‘A’ Level Physics the Advanced Engineering Diploma contain some elements of Electronics and there is some overlap with Mathematics and Sciences. Because of this, Electronics fits in so well with other ‘A’ Level courses.
Routes after Post 16
Electronics is having an ever increasing impact on all of our lives so, after you have completed your ‘A’ Level Electronics, you can enter the world of work with Electronics or go on to gain a higher level Electronic qualification. There are many different degrees in Electronics to choose from including: Micro-electronics and Software Engineering, Communications Systems, Electronic and Robotic Systems. The field is very, very wide. The Electronics industry is now the biggest employer of skilled workers in the world.
Please contact Mr Goldsmith for further information.