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GCE A Level in Geography

at Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre, Southport · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionRequires improvement2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Geography is an exciting and dynamic subject which addresses the key ideas and debates in our world today. Whilst studying Geography you will develop fieldwork and research skills to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of places and environments and the processes which bring about change. Geography is a recognised facilitating subject to progress onto a variety of degree courses at top universities. We follow the Edexcel Advanced Level Specification. The course covers a range of contemporary themes and issues including Tectonic Hazards, Regenerating Places, Superpowers and Energy Security so you can understand the world around us and what could impact its future. The core themes which all Advanced Level courses must cover are: • Water and carbon cycles • Landscape systems. • Global systems and governance. • Changing places. You are expected to develop and use a variety of fieldwork and enquiry skills and will be required to undertake a minimum of four days of fieldwork in the local area. In addition we hope to offer an opportunity for a fieldwork/ enrichment visits further afield during the course.

What you need to get on

5 in Geography.

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

  • Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

    Stamford Road, Southport, PR8 4EX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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