Geology
at Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School, Horncastle, Horncastle · school or sixth form
What the college says
Geology is the study of the Earth, using scientific principles and methods derived from each of the ‘core’ sciences and geography. The course provides a knowledge and understanding of the processes that formed and shaped our planet; how the climate and life evolved and diversified; how continents move creating earthquakes and volcanic activity, and how geology influences our everyday lives.
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 6 or above in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. OR a GCSE grade 6-6 or above in Trilogy 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
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5AD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Horncastle
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