Geography relates to the world around us, it is topical, it is exciting and you are always actively involved in learning, either in the classroom or on field trips.
A Level, Level 3
Geography relates to the world around us, it is topical, it is exciting and you are always actively involved in learning, either in the classroom or on field trips.
Geography is suitable for anyone who has an interest in the study of the earth’s landscapes, people, places and environments. It informs us about the places and communities in which we live and work, our natural environments and the pressures they face, the interconnectedness of the world and our communities within it and how and why the world is changing.
Year 1 of the course consists of 4 main areas:
Year 2 of the course comprises of:
Many of our students progress onto a university degree. Alongside a Geography qualification, some universities require one of the following A Level subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Other subjects that are useful for university applications to study geography are A Level English Literature, History or Business Studies.
Potential Careers
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths
PLUS
Grade 5 in Maths and Science
80% Exam, 20% Coursework