Astronomy - GCSE

L2 Level 2
Part Time
3 September 2024 — 7 June 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-30 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

About this course

The course has been developed to build on an interest in the universe, and to introduce the subject of astronomy. The course will enable students to understand our position in the universe, the movements of planets and stars, the cycles in the night and daytime sky, and the way in which we use technology to observe and interact with space. The course is aimed at anyone with an interest of the heavens above us. There are two external exams which include a mixture of short and extended questions on naked eye and telescopic astronomy.

What you will study

The first unit is on naked eye astronomy. This will include information about our planet, the lunar disc, and the Earth – moon – sun system. You will also study early models of the solar system and planetary motion.

The second unit is on telescopic astronomy, this will include information about our moon, the solar system, stellar evolution, formation of planetary systems and cosmology.

Each unit has a 105-minute external exam.

Course fee per year

Exam Fee: £35.00

Course Fee: £380.00

Part-time enrolment fee: £35.00

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
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Key information

Start date

3 September 2024

End date

7 June 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-30 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

GCCC2E28
L2

Qualification

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Astronomy

Career prospects & further study

You could progression on to:

  • A GCEs, for example in Physics.
  • A level 3 vocational qualifications in science, for example BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science.
  • Employment, for example in a science-based industry where an apprenticeship may be available.

Astronomy - GCSE

Astronomy - GCSE

Astronomy - GCSE

Astronomy - GCSE

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE