An understanding of geology has never been more important. Concerns about climate change, natural resources, and the rate of species extinction – to name but a few of the topics covered in A-level Geology – have been highlighted in recent news, and the study of this subject will give students a greater understanding of these and many other aspects of the earth, both past and present. A study of geology at A-level can lead to a university course in earth or environmental science which can in turn lead to geology as a career: with our increasing dependence on renewable energy, geologists will always be in demand in order to locate reserves of the metals needed. A study of geology will also improve skills of critical thinking. The course is highly practical, involving a study of rock, mineral and fossil samples to back up the theoretical aspects of the subject, and is arguably unique in that samples are used as part of the A-level examination. Pupils build up a portfolio of practical work over the two years which contributes to the non-examined Practical Endorsement aspect of the course. There are also four days of fieldwork undertaken during term time, during which pupils carry out further work for their Practical Endorsement. The emphasis is on problem-solving rather than rote-learning, involving graphical and numerical data, geological maps, rock and mineral samples, fossils, and geological map analysis.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,075 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £48,075 |
| Address | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2HR |
An understanding of geology has never been more important. Concerns about climate change, natural resources, and the rate of species extinction – to name but a few of the topics covered in A-level Geology – have been highlighted in recent news, and the study of this subject will give students a greater understanding of these and many other aspects of the earth, both past and present. A study of geology at A-level can lead to a university course in earth or environmental science which can in turn lead to geology as a career: with our increasing dependence on renewable energy, geologists will always be in demand in order to locate reserves of the metals needed. A study of geology will also improve skills of critical thinking. The course is highly practical, involving a study of rock, mineral and fossil samples to back up the theoretical aspects of the subject, and is arguably unique in that samples are used as part of the A-level examination. Pupils build up a portfolio of practical work over the two years which contributes to the non-examined Practical Endorsement aspect of the course. There are also four days of fieldwork undertaken during term time, during which pupils carry out further work for their Practical Endorsement. The emphasis is on problem-solving rather than rote-learning, involving graphical and numerical data, geological maps, rock and mineral samples, fossils, and geological map analysis.