GCE A Level in Geography
at Great Western Academy · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail
What the college says
Geography is a diverse and relevant subject, with topics carefully chosen to reflect the world today. The wide range of topics give students an opportunity to broaden their understanding of the world around us, challenge their perceptions and stimulate their investigative and analytical skills. The course embraces contemporary Geography whilst retaining key elements of traditional Geography. Students will study: Physical geography Human geography • Water and carbon cycles • Global systems and global governance • Hazards • Changing places • Coastal systems and landscapes • Population and the environment
What you need to get on
GCSE Geography, English and Mathematics Grade 5
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
Great Western Academy
GREAT WESTERN ACADEMY WILLIAM MORRIS WAY, SWINDON, SN25 2PP
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