Course information
Geography
Hedingham School and Sixth Form - Essex
01787460470
Yeldham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3QH
Course summary

This subject will appeal to anyone who is interested in current affairs, the natural environment and the world around them and enjoys a subject that is relevant to our lives in the 21st century. Geography A Level will give you opportunities to explore issues and to carry out practical work in the field and develop teamwork skills. Geography leads to a wide range of careers and university courses such as Environmental Science, Geology, International Development, Politics and Law, Social Sciences, Urban Planning, Teaching or Engineering. Geography will go very well with any other academic A Level subject especially Business Studies, Social Sciences, Humanities, English, Maths and Science subjects. Russell Group universities considered Geography to be one of their preferred ‘facilitating subjects’at A level and many university courses which require students to study sciences at A level include Geography as a science subject. Geography graduates are particularly sought after by employers

Entry requirements

- Students are required to meet the school’s A Level entry requirements. A Grade 5 in both Geography and Maths at GCSE is preferable - Grade 4 GCSE in English and Maths plus three other Grade 4 GCSE passes

How you'll be assessed

There will be three examinations at the end of Year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressYeldham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3QH