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A LEVEL, HUMANITIES

Geology – A Level

Start Date : September 2026
Location : Telford 6th, Wellington Campus

COURSE FEATURES

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Encourages a scientific thought process

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Provides hands-on fieldwork experience

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Explores Earth’s history and natural processes

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Develops transferable skills

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David Attenborough says: “The future of humanity and indeed all life on Earth depends on us.” Geology is a practical science where we will journey through the last 4.5 billion years, using evidence from the rock and fossil record to reconstruct the key events that have occurred. We will reconstruct past climates to identify the triggers of climatic change. By understanding the climatic changes of the past, we may be able to predict what will happen in the future.

Fundamentals of Geology

Elements, Minerals and Rocks
Surface and internal processes
Time and change
Earth structure and global tectonics



Interpreting the geological Record

Rock forming processes
Rock deformation
Past life and past climates
Earth materials and natural resources



Geological Themes 

Geohazards
Geological map applications
Quaternary Geology



Geology is assessed via three examinations at the end of the second year of study:

Paper 1 – Geological Investigations (worth 35% of the qualification)
Paper 2 – Geological Principles and processes (worth 30% of the qualification)
Paper 3 – Geological Applications (worth 35% of the qualification)

There is also a practical endorsement which assesses practical competency via 20 practical assessment activities.

University studies with geology, environmental science, geophysics or geochemistry degrees, or environmental/geological survey jobs

Environmental scientist, laboratory technician, geologist, archaeologist, hydrologist, and senior posts with the British Geological Survey, or Environment Agency
5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English Language+, maths and 2 GCSEs in science.
Exams
Trips will include visits to universities. Four days of field work in Doset will also be completed.

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