GCE A Level in Geography
at St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, London · sixth form college
What the college says
This course is for students who want to continue studying geography after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics, but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. It's for you if you are interested in current global issues like climate change, migration and environmental degradation. You might be choosing geography because you're headed for a career in a geography related occupation though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a whole variety of careers. For some geography related careers, it's good to have studied geography in combination with subjects like maths, chemistry, physics or biology.
What you need to get on
In addition to the minimum entry requirements you will need a GCSE Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 4 in Maths.
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
Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
10 MALWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SW12 8EN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · LONDON
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