Breadth Option - Geology

Course summary

This interesting and well respected science subject is the perfect accompaniment to A Level Sciences and Geography. Geology is an investigative science. Through hands-on sessions with specimens, and field work opportunities, you will learn how to decipher the dynamic history of the Earth. We will follow the OCR, AS Level Geology course which integrates practical skills with the theoretical topics. This course has also been designed specifically by OCR to compliment the other A Level Science subjects that we teach at Marling. Should you choose to carry your interest further into Year 13 and complete the AS exam, this subject is worth 20 UCAS points. The main units of study are: Practical techniques, Volcanic processes, Mineralogy, Palaeontology, Sedimentary processes and Tectonics. Future pathways are excellent for Geologists. This subject will stand out in university applications and give you a head start on any future study of Earth or Environmental Sciences. If you like the challenge of problem solving, are interested by the natural world and enjoy a scientific approach, then Geology is for you.