GCE A Level Geography
at Sunderland College, Sunderland · college
What the college says
Geographers possess the skills that employers look for and what is true of employers is also true of universities. This is because of the way in which Geography integrates ideas from the Sciences, Social sciences and the Arts. Geography is concerned with the Big Issues facing the planet today from growing populations, expanding resource use to potential environmental catastrophe. The course is divided into three sections of study: �Physical Geography Water and carbon cycles, Cold Environments, Hazards. Including the study of rivers, glaciers, the tundra, volcanoes, earthquakes and storms. �Human Geography Global systems and governance, Changing places, Population and the environment. Including International trade, Antarctica, population predictions. �A Fieldwork Investigation An individual student report based on data collected in the field. Fieldwork is a necessary part of teaching and learning in the course and we will experience a balance of both physical and human issues.
What you need to get on
You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including Maths & English Language
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
Hartlepool Sixth Form
Brinkburn Blakelock Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5PF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hartlepool
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