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Note - you only need to make one application for A-levels. You can specify the additional A-Levels you wish to study when you fill out the application form
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Years: 2
Adult Loan Amount: 2225.00****
Interview: Y
Course Summary
This course provides knowledge of the main aspects of geology as a science through three overarching concepts which link all topics studied:
* a scientific understanding of the Earth, its evolution and its sustainable development
* the central paradigms in geology: uniformitarianism (“the present is the key to the past”); the extent of geological time; and plate tectonics
* the cycling of matter and the flows of energy into, between and within the solid Earth, the Earth's surface, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere and the biosphere.
Entry requirements
You will need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English Language at grade 5 (C/B) and Maths at grade 4 (C).
A recent school report will be required which demonstrates a committed attitude to learning.
It is assumed that students enrol on a two-year A-level programme of study consisting of three or more subjects. However, students will be expected to demonstrate a committed attitude to learning and make positive progress in their first year of study.
Course Content
Fundamentals of Geology
- F1 Elements, minerals and rocks
- F2 Surface and internal processes
- F3 Time and change
- F4 Earth structure and global tectonics
Interpreting the Geological Record
- G1 Rock forming processes
- G2 Rock deformation
- G3 Past life and past climates
- G4 Earth materials and natural resources
Geological Themes, a choice from:
- T1 Geohazards
- T2 Geological map applications
- T3 Quaternary geology
- T4 Geological evolution of Britain
- T5 Geology of the lithosphere
How will I be assessed?
There are three exams in the second year.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
There will be fieldwork in Wales in Year 1. In Year 2, there will be the possibility of fieldwork in Tenerife or the Isle of Arran. The charge will be £300 per year or less.
What can I do after this course?
Further Study
You could consider degrees such as a:
- BSc (Hons) Geology
- BSc (Hons) Geology and Planetary Science
Careers
- Engineering geologist
- Geotechnics
- Geochemist
- Geophysicist/field seismologist
- Geoscientist
- Hydrogeologist
- Mudlogger
- Wellsite geologist
Note - you only need to make one application for A-levels. You can specify the additional A-Levels you wish to study when you fill out the application form
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Ryan was involved with First Response Finance as part of their work with Derby College's Employer and Skills Academy and applied for an apprenticeship.
The company is sponsoring Ryan to complete a BA Hons degree in Management and Leadership at Nottingham Trent University. He previously studies Maths, Business and Chemistry A levels at the Joseph Wright Centre.
Ryan said "I have the best of both worlds – working in a paid job and then gaining a degree and it has made my studies so much easier as I can relate the university work to the work environment."
“I am currently working in a sales support role which I love and at the end of my degree I will see where I want my career to take me with the company.I get the opportunity to blend academic learning and work experience where I can convert my learning at University into real business situations.
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At Derby College I was taught a lot of skills such as target setting that has helped me be organised and realistic with work and learning.
