A Level Geography
at Codsall Community High School, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail
What the college says
The study of Geography will equip you with invaluable skills. The range of skills that geographers acquire are much sought after by employers and geography graduates have access to a wide variety of careers. Geography is highly valued by universities as an A Level choice. The Russell Group report published in 2011 names geography as one of the eight facilitating subjects. This is a subject most likely to be required or preferred for entry to degree courses and choosing facilitating subjects will keep more options open to you at university. Student quote: "Of all the A Levels I have studied, Geography is the one I've enjoyed the most!"
What you need to get on
At least Grade 6 in GCSE Geography, Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature and Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
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
Codsall Community High School
Elliotts Lane Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1PQ
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