Geology A Level [Y1]
at East Sussex College Group, EASTBOURNE · college
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What the college says
The A Level in Geology is a linear course with a final exam at the end of two years. It provides a comprehensive coverage of the knowledge and understanding required for a study of the Earth, its structures, evolution and dynamics as preparation for further study at university or for its own enjoyment. Practical work within the specification is one of the attractions of Geology and a minimum of 4 days is spent on compulsory fieldwork.
What you need to get on
A GCSE grade 4 in English Language and grade 4 in a Science subject.
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
Lewes Campus
Cliffe Building Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XH
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Start dates
- 8 September 2026 · Lewes
- 7 September 2027 · Lewes
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