Geography
Torquay Academy - Torbay
01803329351
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, TQ2 7NU
Course summary

This course is for students who want to continue studying geography after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics, but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. It's for you if you are interested in current global issues like climate change, migration and environmental degradation. You might be choosing geography because you're headed for a career in a geography related occupation though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a whole variety of careers. For some geography related careers, it's good to have studied geography in combination with subjects like maths, chemistry, physics or biology.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs level 5 or above including Science and Level 6 in GCSE Geography

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There are 3 written examination papers, each of 2 hours 15 minutes duration. The remaining 20% is assessed via a 3000 to 4000-word teacher marked, fieldwork investigation study,

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityTorbay
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCricketfield Road, Torquay, TQ2 7NU