AS/A Level Geology

A Level

In Stockton-On-Tees

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Stockton-on-tees

  • Duration

    2 Years

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Stockton-On-Tees (Cleveland)
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Bishopton Road West, TS19 0QD

Start date

On request

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
Why should I choose this course?
  • 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
What does the course consist of?
  • 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).
What might this course lead on to?
  • Entry to a wide range of university degree courses
  • Work in the oil industry, mining, environmental management and civil engineering

AS/A Level Geology

Price on request