A Level Geography
at Brigshaw High School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Geography is a study of the world around you and how we, as humans, interact with it. Many of the most important questions that shape our future will be answered by Geography. It is a subject with spans the boundary between science and arts, as shown by being one of the only subjects to be offered as both a BSc and a BA at university. The new AQA A-level Geography brings together physical and human geography with a focus on key transferable skills that employers and Universities both value highly. It comprises 2 examinations, one in each geographical discipline plus a geographical investigation based upon fieldwork undertaken.
What you need to get on
At least a 5 at GCSE Geography and 5 in English and Maths.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Brigshaw High School
Brigshaw Lane Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR
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