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GCE A Level in Geography

at Ilford County High School, Ilford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The world in which we live is likely to change more in the next 50 years than it has ever done before. Geography explains why this is and helps to prepare you for those changes. The transferable skills that Geography fosters are an asset in the complex world of employment today. • For example, for careers in the world of business an understanding of global economics forms an important part of geography. • If you are thinking of a career in law or international relations then geography gives you the opportunity to consider relevant issues such as development and migration. • If you are aiming at a future course in Medicine then geography is a good choice to give your A Level options the breadth that universities like as you will gain a clear understanding of how the environment affects health and survival of people, as well as enhancing your skills of writing essays and extended reports. Of course you may not yet have a clear idea of what kind of career to pursue so remember that geography combines well with both arts and science subjects and is a broad based subject at A level that gives you the chance to keep your options open and fits well for future progression. Geography is highly valued by universities as an A level choice. It is one of the facilitating subjects for Russell Group universities, choosing geography will keep more options open to you at university .

What you need to get on

Minimum requirements - Pathway A = 3 A Levels 1. Students must achieve at least 8 GCSE qualifications with an average grade/point score of 6 or higher. 2. At least 6 of the GCSE qualifications must be a grade 6 or higher. 3. Students must achieve a GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade 5 or higher 4. The top 8 subjects must have been completed after May of the last academic year i.e. in the last 16 months GCSE Geography at Grade 6 or higher

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

  • Ilford County High School

    Fremantle Road Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ilford

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