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A Level : Geography

at Melton Vale Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Studying Geography at A-level helps to put our World into perspective. Geography at our college aims to encourage students to gain enjoyment, satisfaction and a sense of achievement as they develop knowledge and understanding of the subject. The A-level course will enable students to be inspired by their geographical understanding, to engage critically with real world issues and places, and to apply their geographical knowledge, theory and skills to the world around them. This qualification is linear, which means that students will sit all of their exams at the end of the 2 year course. Skills such as planning, research and time management are useful in all walks of life. Other skills acquired through studying A-level Geography, such as assessment, analysis, justification and evaluation of resource materials are easily transferable to higher education or employment. Communication and team-working are learned through field work, group and presentation activities. Interpretation of satellite and Geographical Information System (GIS) data is integral to Geography and a skill valued by many employers. Students who choose to study A-level Geography will have the opportunity for fieldwork including a residential trip. This will provide the opportunity to practice and then conduct the data collection techniques for the non-examined assessment. Fieldwork is both integral and compulsory for this A-level. Geography is a highly versatile and well-respected A-level subject resulting in t

What you need to get on

To study A-Levels at MV16 you must have achieved a minimum of grade 4+ in GCSE English and Maths, plus 3 grade 5's in other subject areas and to include subject specific entry requirements where stated.

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

  • Melton Vale Sixth Form College

    Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1DN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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