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A Level Geology

at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Geology is all about the Earth around you, how it works and how we can look after, and use it in a sustainable way. Youll study a range of material including geohazards, dinosaurs and many amazing minerals. Geology rocks! Geology is the science of the Earth and involves the study of exciting topics including volcanoes, earthquakes, fossils, and minerals as well as important theoretical insights, for example plate tectonics. It is the foundation of everything we know about the Earths past which can lead us to understanding the processes that are currently affecting the planet and how we can protect it in the future. The skills and knowledge you acquire on this course will help you to understand that geology is the solution to many of the crises currently threatening planet Earth. Do you wonder which forces drive volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis? Are you fascinated by fossils and their evolutionary roots? Have you ever wondered where gold, diamonds and other natural resources come from? Are you concerned about the environmental consequences of the extraction of oil and gas or radioactive materials? Did you enjoy physical geography at school? If the answer to any of these questions are yes, then geology may be the subject for you.

What you need to get on

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 4 or above, including at least one grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry, Physics or Biology or GCSE Combined Science grades 6 6, GCSE English grade 5 and GCSE Maths grade 6.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Truro

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