GCE A Level in Geology
at Torquay Girls' Grammar School, Torquay · school or sixth form
What the college says
Geology is a practical, broad based and multi-disciplinary subject suiting pupils who are interested in the World around them. Practical tasks are undertaken on field trips and in the classroom/laboratory. Geology impacts on our everyday lives due to natural events, and as consumers of the Earth’s dwindling resources.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in Maths, 6 in Science
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
Torquay Girls' Grammar School
30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, TQ2 7DY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Torquay
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