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GCE A Level in Geology

at Ashton Sixth Form College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This comprehensive program provides a captivating exploration of various branches within the field, offering students a profound understanding of their world. Palaeontology allows us to delve into the fossilized remnants of ancient life forms, and is a window into Earth's biological past. Unearth the secrets of prehistoric ecosystems and evolution, gaining insights into the once dinosaur-dominated world. Geophysics sees students explore seismic waves, magnetic fields, and gravity anomalies to decipher the intricate dynamics of the Earth's interior, from resource exploration to environmental monitoring. This course offers national and international fieldwork opportunities, with students having visited Alderley Edge national trust and plans to visit Northern Spain. Real-life Geology is the best way of truly understanding the difficult concepts faced in the classroom, and the best Geologists are those who have seen the most rocks!

What you need to get on

View our entry requirements https://www.asfc.ac.uk/home/study-with-us/entry-requirements/

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

  • Ashton Sixth Form College

    Ashton Under Lyne Sixth Form College Darnton Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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