GCE A Level in Geography
at Sackville School, East Grinstead · school or sixth form
What the college says
“Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future” – Michael Palin There has never been a better or more important time to study A level Geography. Dealing with vital issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, social issues and natural hazards, A level Geography is one of the most relevant subjects you could choose to study. Students enjoy the wide range of the material they cover in geography, the insights it can provide into the world around us and the highly contemporary nature of the issues it tackles. To study A level Geography, you need to have an enquiring and open mind. Geography is a study of the world around us and you need to be aware of issues worldwide, not just in the UK. You need to be able to debate issues such as migration and to think about them from political and social perspectives as well. Your opinion is important, but you also need to think about debates from someone else’s perspective. Reading newspapers and articles to keep your subject knowledge up to date is vital. Mathematical skills are required and the ability to interpret graphs and analyse them is fundamental, along with basic maps skills. There is a lot of information and new vocabulary to learn, so you’ll need a good memory! You will learn case studies on specific topics and you will develop the skill of writing longer answers clearly and succinctly.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE geography and 66 in science; grade 5 in English and mathematics.
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
Sackville School
Lewes Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3TY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · East Grinstead
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