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Full Time Geology - AS
A Level
Inhouse
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Duration
1 Year
AS Level consists of: Foundation Geology - Investigative Geology - Geology and The Human Environment A2 Level consists of: Interpreting the Geological Record - Geological Themes - Geological Investigations
About this course
Geology can be taken at AS Level without prior study of the subject. Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.
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Subjects
- Geology
- IT
- Full Time
Course programme
Welsh Joint Education Committee
Course Content
AS Level consists of: - Foundation Geology - Investigative Geology - Geology and The Human Environment A2 Level consists of: - Interpreting the Geological Record - Geological Themes - Geological Investigations
Course Features
Annual fieldtrip to Arran in Scotland
Fieldwork visits to closer locations such as the Gower Peninsula and Pembrokeshire.
Access to an extensive rock collection
Career Prospects and Progression
A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression to Higher level qualifications. To pursue a geological career it would be useful to study other Sciences and/or Maths to A Level standard. The oil industry is a major employer and mining companies employ Geologists in prospecting for minerals. Civil Engineering Geologists investigate ground conditions before construction projects begin and other employers include water companies, local authorities and educational establishments.
Modules
AS Level consists of three Units: Unit 1 - Foundation Geology Unit 2 - Investigative Geology Unit 3 - Geology and The Human Environment A2 Level consists of three Units: Unit 4 - Interpreting the Geological Record Unit 5 - Geological Themes Unit 6 - Geological Investigations
Method of Assessment
AS Level Units 1, 3, 4 and 5 are assessed by theory papers. Unit 2 is a practical paper Unit 6 is coursework/practical investigation.
Course Length
AS - 1 Year Full A Level - 2 Years
Time of Delivery
Daytime
Campus
Graig Campus
Bilingual Provision
This course can be studied in English only
Entry Requirements
Geology can be taken at AS Level without prior study of the subject. Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.
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Full Time Geology - AS