GCE A Level Geography
at Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Geography studies the world and its people, looking at how the physical and human world interact. Geography is evident in our daily lives, newspaper articles and news reports everyday informing us what is happening in all areas of the world. People make choices and decisions based upon these events. Students will study how they fit into the bigger picture and can make changes to the world’s future. As Michael Palin famously said, ‘Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future.’
What you need to get on
Students should have a grade 6 or above in GCSE Geography. It may however, be possible for students new to the subject to study this course following a personal interview.
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
Chiltern Hills Academy
Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG
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