There has never been a better or more important time to study A-level geography. Dealing with vital issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, social issues and natural hazards, Level Geography is one of the most relevant subjects you could choose to study. Students enjoy the scope of the material they cover in Geography, the insights it can provide into the world around us and the highly contemporary nature of the issues it tackles. The Level Geography course is often split into Human and Physical Geography even though Geography is a very fluid subject with many of the issues overlapping. Human topics such as urbanisation and globalisation are highly topical and allow students to apply their knowledge of a worldwide context. Physical Geography explores topics such as natural hazards, what can be done to predict them and the management that is in place if one occurs. To study A-level geography, you need to have an inquiring and open mind. Geography is a study of the world around us and you need to be aware of issues worldwide, not just in the UK. You will debate issues such as migration and health care, and think about them from political, social, environmental and economic perspectives. Your opinion is important, but you also need to think about debates from someone else's point of view. Reading newspapers and articles to keep your subject knowledge up to date is vital and in lessons, you will learn about the stories behind the headlines.
Applicants are expected to achieve a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 6 or above, with a Grade 7 or above in any subject they are considering studying at A Level. In particular, a Grade 7 will be required in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Languages, owing to the need for a solid GCSE foundation to achieve success at A Level in these subjects.
There are two written examinations, one each for Physical and Human Geography, contributing 80% of the A Level grade. An independent coursework investigation based on fieldwork accounts for the remaining 20%.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,948 - £13,089 |
| Address | Tenterden Street, Bury, BL9 0HN |
There has never been a better or more important time to study A-level geography. Dealing with vital issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, social issues and natural hazards, Level Geography is one of the most relevant subjects you could choose to study. Students enjoy the scope of the material they cover in Geography, the insights it can provide into the world around us and the highly contemporary nature of the issues it tackles. The Level Geography course is often split into Human and Physical Geography even though Geography is a very fluid subject with many of the issues overlapping. Human topics such as urbanisation and globalisation are highly topical and allow students to apply their knowledge of a worldwide context. Physical Geography explores topics such as natural hazards, what can be done to predict them and the management that is in place if one occurs. To study A-level geography, you need to have an inquiring and open mind. Geography is a study of the world around us and you need to be aware of issues worldwide, not just in the UK. You will debate issues such as migration and health care, and think about them from political, social, environmental and economic perspectives. Your opinion is important, but you also need to think about debates from someone else's point of view. Reading newspapers and articles to keep your subject knowledge up to date is vital and in lessons, you will learn about the stories behind the headlines.
Applicants are expected to achieve a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 6 or above, with a Grade 7 or above in any subject they are considering studying at A Level. In particular, a Grade 7 will be required in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Languages, owing to the need for a solid GCSE foundation to achieve success at A Level in these subjects.
There are two written examinations, one each for Physical and Human Geography, contributing 80% of the A Level grade. An independent coursework investigation based on fieldwork accounts for the remaining 20%.