GCE A Level in Geography
at Townsend Church of England School, St. Albans · school or sixth form
What the college says
The full course is divided into a number of topics split between units studied over two years. The topics cover a wide area of physical and human geography along with other geographical skills. Topics include; tectonic processes and hazards, globalisation, coastal systems, global development, health and human rights, regeneration, water systems and water insecurity, the carbon cycle and energy security and superpowers. The course also develops geographical skills, including statistical analysis tests, extended writing and fieldwork.
What you need to get on
GCSE Geography grade 5+ GCSE English grade 5+ GCSE Maths grade 5+
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
Townsend CofE School
Sparrowswick Ride, St. Albans, AL3 6DR
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · St. Albans
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