Geology

Geology is a fascinating subject which involves the scientific study of the Earth, its history, composition and processes. It is an applied science combining elements of physics, chemistry and biology with physical geography. It is a practical subject with plenty of opportunity for fieldwork and lab investigations; using rock, fossil and mineral specimens, students piece together the story of the Earth. A Level Geology provides an introduction to the main elements of the subject and equips students with basic practical skills. It also includes the detailed study of earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides and volcanoes as well as other topics of applied environmental geology such as geodiversity, the finite nature of the Earth’s resources and the need for geoconservation.

AS Level

• Global Tectonics
• Processes & Products
• Practical Centre–based or Fieldwork Task

A2 Level

• Environmental Geology
• Evolution of Life
• Practical Centre–based or Fieldwork Task

• OCR Geology AS/A2 by Frances Stratton: Heinemann

• AS to A2
• A Level progression to Degree level study including BA/BSc (Hons), HNC/D courses in Geology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Sciences
• Careers could include: Geologist, Volcanologist, Oil & Gas Industry, Mining Industry, Quarrying Industry, Engineering Geologist