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GCE A Level in Geology

at Trinity School, Carlisle · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Geology is a detective’s story where you get to unravel how the planet works and gain an insight into its history and possible futures. Over the two-year course you will learn how to identify and interpret minerals, rocks, fossils, and geological structures; how rocks form and deform through the study of plate tectonics; and how to interpret past climates using evidence. You will also study how natural resources form and how we exploit them, as well as various geo-hazards and how we can mitigate them. The course encourages students to develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of geology and how they relate to each other, to include civil engineering, engineering geology, hydrogeology, mining geology and petroleum geology.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • 2 September 2026 · Carlisle

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