GCE A Level Geography
at St Birinus School, Didcot · school or sixth form
What the college says
The study of Geography will develop your knowledge of the world around you. You will gain insight into physical and human processes that shape the way we live. Furthermore, Geography enables you to develop key skills that can be applied to a variety of situations; with research and analysis being central to the discipline. Geography is a well-respected A-Level subject and looked on favourably by universities. It opens many career paths, for example Town Planning and Environmental Management when pursued further and opens pathways to specialised degree paths such as Environmental Science.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in English GCSE, and Grade 6 in at least one of these subjects: Geography, History, Religious Studies, English Language or Literature
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
St Birinus School
Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Didcot
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