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Geography
Abbey Gate College - Cheshire West and Chester
01244332077
Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN
Course summary

Geography is the study of the complex interactions and processes on or near the Earth’s surface and Man’s response to them. The AQA A Level Geography course is a two year linear qualification which consists of three main areas of study: Physical geography, Human geography and Geography fieldwork investigation. Topics taught in the Lower Sixth will be examined at the end of that year in AS Level examinations, although these results will not count towards the final A Level qualification. A range of fieldwork is undertaken at A Level, when students receive instruction in data collection and presentation techniques, statistical analysis and the interpretation and evaluation of results. Fieldwork in the Sixth Form is completed during single day and residential field trips. The Department also regularly organises foreign field trips to destinations such as Iceland and the Swiss Alps.

Entry requirements

Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.

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About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£10,419 - £15,162
AddressSaighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN