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GCE A Level in Geology

at Thomas Rotherham College · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Geology will be a new subject to most students. If you are interested in the origins of the Earth, how it was formed and what has happened to the landscape and inhabitants of our planet through geological time, then it may be for you. Geology is central to locating the resources that maintain our society and is implicit in contemporary issues from global warming through to the exploitation of these resources. A Level Geology follows the new WJEC/Eduqas specification and builds upon topics covered at GCSE in Geography and Science. The specifications are designed to provide an opportunity to study a range of issues of geological significance and are delivered through theory and practical modules. Year 1 In the first year of the course Fundamentals of Geology allows students to develop their knowledge and understanding of earth science and acquire new skills. Topics covered include : Minerals, Rocks, Fossils, Composition of the Earth, Plate Tectonics, Geological Time, Structural Geology, Mapwork and GeoHazards natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes and landslides along with man-made hazards involved in quarrying, mining, waste disposal and civil engineering projects. Year 2 Interpreting the Geological Record enables students to further develop their skills and understanding of earth science and includes topics : Rock forming processes; Rock deformation; Past life and Past climates; Earth materials and Natural resources and Geological Themes Geological map applications (u

What you need to get on

GCSE Science (2 x Grade 4). Grade 5 Maths.

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

  • Thomas Rotherham College

    Thomas Rotherham College Moorgate, Rotherham, S60 2BE

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Rotherham

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