Geology
Geology is the study of the earth’s past, present and future. The course involves study of a broad range of traditional geology such as Palaeontology and structural geology, balanced with contemporary issues such as fracking and sinkholes. Students will gain hands-on practical experience in the laboratory and in the field.
You will study 7 modules over two years: Development of practical skills in geology, Foundations in geology, Global tectonics, Interpreting the past, Petrology and economic geology, Geohazards, Basin analysis.
All exams are taken at the end of the 2 year and all 3 examinations assess content from all 7 modules
- Paper 1 Fundamentals of Geology worth 41%
- Paper 2 Scientific literacy in Geology worth 37%
- Paper 3 Practical skills in Geology worth 22%
- The fourth component is a Practical endorsement which is non-examined.
Many Geology students specialise in a career in Earth Sciences however it is also an accepted science qualification for entry to other science pathways, see below for some examples from the OCR Geology Factsheet
Geology:
Applied Geology, Archaeology & Earth Science, Earth Science, Environmental Geology, Environmental Science, Geological Hazards, Geological Oceanography, Geophysics, Geology with Physical Geography, Palaeobiology, Palaeoecology, Palaeontology, Planetary Science, Conservation & Countryside Management, Forensic Science.
STEM degrees:
Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Engineering with Environmental Management, Engineering Geology & Geotechnics, Material Science, Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering.
- This course includes a compulsory 4 day residential field trip at Blencathra Field Studies Centre
- Lectures/workshops in college and the local area
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