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A Level Geology covers a comprehensive study of the whole Earth.
You will take part in a residential trip as well as day trips to locations along the south coast including Lulworth Cove, Isle of Wight, Bracklesham Bay, local chalk pits and Kimmeridge Bay. You will also be able to join an optional expedition to Iceland in the second year of your course.
There is a dedicated Geology lab with excellent facilities including a learning zone that includes key terminology support, extension articles and exam skills.
You will have access to an extensive range of mineral and rock samples, which will be used alongside high-quality teaching resources to enhance your learning.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above. A minimum grade 5 in Mathematics, English Language and a Science is also required.
Geology is a scientific qualification that bridges the gap between the disciplines and will make you stand out from the crowd. On this course you will study:
Fundamentals of Geology
– Elements, minerals and rocks
– Surface and internal processes
– Time and change
– Earth structure and global tectonics
– Interpreting the Geological Record
– Rock forming processes
– Rock deformation
– Past life, past climates
– Earth materials and natural resources
– Geological Themes
– Geohazards
– Geological map applications
– Geology of the lithosphere.
This is an investigative earth science course which includes a number of fieldtrips. The practical endorsement will advance your practical skills in well-equipped laboratories. You will learn through a variety of activities, including lectures, practical investigations, group work, listening, answering questions, both verbal and written, discussions and presentations.
You will also take part in a residential trip as well as day trips to locations along the south coast including Lulworth cove, The Isle of Wight, Bracklesham Bay, Local Chalk pits and Kimmeridge Bay. You will also be able to join an optional expedition to Iceland in the second year of your course. There is a dedicated Geology lab with excellent facilities including a learning zone which includes key terminology support, extension articles and exam skills.
You will have access to an extensive range of mineral and rock samples, which will be used alongside high quality teaching resources to enhance your learning. The course will be delivered by a specialist Earth Science lecturer, with over 11 years teaching experience and a teaching geoscience qualification accredited at masters level.
You will complete three written examinations and a practical endorsement.
Written exams include:
– Component 1: Geological Investigation (2 hr 15 mins worth 35%)
– Component 2: Geological Principles and Processes (1 hr 45 mins worth 30%)
– Component 3: Geological Applications (2 hr worth 35%)
You may progress onto Higher Education courses and employment in mining and exploration, oil and water companies, engineering, volcanology or hazard management.
