A2 Geography
at Lady Manners School, Bakewell · school or sixth form
What the college says
The A Level Geography specification encourages students to apply geographical knowledge, theory and skills to the world around them. In turn this enables students to develop a critical understanding of the world's people, places and environments in the 21st century. The specifications draw on both physical and human geography, explore people-environment interactions and encourage development of fieldwork at the local level to enable students to pose enquiry questions.
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 5 in Geography and GCSE grade 5 in English. Applications will be considered from students who have not studied GCSE Geography if they have a grade 5 in a related subject such as History or RE.
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
Lady Manners School
Shutts Lane, Bakewell, DE45 1JA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bakewell
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