Students with A Level Geography have access to a wide range of career and higher education opportunities. You will develop a variety of transferable skills throughout the course. These include collecting, analysing and interpreting data (with the help of fieldwork) and communicating your findings in different ways, research and presentation skills, use of ICT, time management and developing different styles of writing including essays. An ability to work well with others and independently is crucial, and a confidence with ICT is useful. These skills are in great demand and are recognised by employers, Universities and Colleges as being of great value; the Russell Group (which represents 24 leading UK Universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Durham) lists Geography as one of only eight facilitating subjects that open a wider range of University options for students.
It is a requirement that you will have studied Geography at GCSE. Owing to the academic demands of the course, you should ideally have attained grade 6 in Geography with good general grades, including English Language and Mathematics. Enthusiasm for the subject is also important. An essential requirement of studying Geography is that you should have a lively and enquiring mind, an interest in the environment and current affairs, a willingness to explore new ideas, and an ability to communicate your ideas effectively. You must also have an excellent work ethic and a willingness to undertake a good deal of independent study (research, reading and note-making) outside of lessons in order to succeed.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,698 - £38,610 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,810 - £19,689 |
| Address | Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, LE7 4SG |
Students with A Level Geography have access to a wide range of career and higher education opportunities. You will develop a variety of transferable skills throughout the course. These include collecting, analysing and interpreting data (with the help of fieldwork) and communicating your findings in different ways, research and presentation skills, use of ICT, time management and developing different styles of writing including essays. An ability to work well with others and independently is crucial, and a confidence with ICT is useful. These skills are in great demand and are recognised by employers, Universities and Colleges as being of great value; the Russell Group (which represents 24 leading UK Universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Durham) lists Geography as one of only eight facilitating subjects that open a wider range of University options for students.
It is a requirement that you will have studied Geography at GCSE. Owing to the academic demands of the course, you should ideally have attained grade 6 in Geography with good general grades, including English Language and Mathematics. Enthusiasm for the subject is also important. An essential requirement of studying Geography is that you should have a lively and enquiring mind, an interest in the environment and current affairs, a willingness to explore new ideas, and an ability to communicate your ideas effectively. You must also have an excellent work ethic and a willingness to undertake a good deal of independent study (research, reading and note-making) outside of lessons in order to succeed.