AS/A Level Geology
A Level
In Stockton-On-Tees
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Stockton-on-tees
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Duration
2 Years
Important information
Government funding available
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Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE
Ideally, a good background in Science and/or Geography
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Course programme
AS/A Level Geology
- Level: AS/A Level
- Duration: 2 years
- I want to try a new subject which is practical and involves fieldwork
- I am interested in the history of the earth from its formation 4.5 billion years ago to the present day, and want to learn about how the earth â€-worksâ€
- I want a versatile science subject which combines well with most other subjects
- The study of minerals, rocks and fossils
- Learning about Plate Tectonics, Global Geology and Earthquakes
- Finding out about Volcanoes and the uses of Geology
- Field visits to places like the Lake District, theYorkshire Dales and Chamonix in the French Alps.
How is this course assessed?
- Three units are studied in year one and a further three in year two
- End of unit exams take place in January and June
- Practical skills assessment in years one and two (laboratory and fieldwork based).
- Entry to a wide range of university degree courses
- Work in the oil industry, mining, environmental management and civil engineering
AS/A Level Geology