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GCE A Level in Geography

at Sackville School, East Grinstead · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

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

    DaytimeClassroom based
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