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Electronics A Level

Course Code

Electronics A Level

Course Type

A Level Course

Course Duration

2 years

Location

Cadbury College

Start Date

1 September, 2025

This rigorous and rewarding course is ideal for school leavers with strong GCSEs who are considering university study in Engineering, Control Systems or Computer Science, or aiming for a higher-level skills apprenticeship. Electronics is a largely theoretical subject focused on applying formulas and performing calculations.

The AS course introduces core electronic systems and principles across 8 key topics and the full A Level builds on this foundation with deeper exploration into areas such as communication and audio systems, covering 14 chapters in total. Students sit two exams (including AS content) and complete two additional coursework projects.

Modules:

AS (Year 1):

Core

Basic electronics
Logic
Sequential Logic
Timers; OpAmps
SemiConductors
MicroControllers
Power Supplies

A2 (Year 2):

Further sequencial
Logic
Further Mains Power supplies
Further MicroControllers
Further SemiConductors
AC circuits & Passive Filters
Signal conversion
Audio Systems
Instrumentation Systems
High Power Switching Systems
Communications systems
Wireless Transmission
Digital Communications
Optical Communications.

To study an A Level students are required to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths & English with at least two at a grade 6. For Electronics, you will also need to achieve at least two 6s in Science subjects, as well as GCSE Maths Grades 6 or above.

At Cadbury College, we believe education goes beyond the classroom. Our diverse and inclusive enrichment programme offers a wide range of activities designed to help you explore your interests, build confidence, and develop valuable skills for university and the workplace.

From creative and academic clubs to sports, volunteering, and leadership opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Highlights include:

High Achievers Programme – Support for high-achieving students applying to top universities.
Envision – A chance to develop employability skills by tackling real-life social issues.
Duke of Edinburgh Award – Take on the challenge of the prestigious Silver or Gold Award.
Medicine Society – Specialist guidance for aspiring medical students, in partnership with local universities.
Five-a-Side Football or Basketball – Join Cadbury’s own league and enjoy competitive, inclusive football or basketball with friends.
Bar Mock Trial – Step into the courtroom and compete nationally in this programme for future legal professionals.

Whatever your passion, enrichment at Cadbury College gives you the chance to grow, connect, and make the most of your time here.

AS – one exam (MAY) 3 pieces of coursework.

A level – two exams (MAY & JUNE) +2 pieces of coursework.

A Level Electronics is a valuable asset for those wishing to pursue electronics as a career, or any Science, Engineering and Technology-related profession. Many Electronics students go on to study Engineering, Physics or Computing at university or on to an apprenticeship. This qualification will give you a distinct advantage when pursuing future careers linked to Electronics. The field of Electronics continues to make a huge impact on the quality of our lives and will affect generations to come in this technological age.

Course Details

Exam Board

WJEC

Qualification

Level 3

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