GCE A Level in Geography
at Saint Ambrose College, Altrincham · college
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2025see the detail
What the college says
Geography is a subject studied with the Edexcel exam board that can be studied alongside a number of subjects. The study of Globalisation and Superpowers has links with Politics, whilst Climate Change involves Physicsand Biology. The Carbon and Water Cycle has links with Chemistry, and Geographers make use of numerous statistical tests that link to Mathematics. Geography can be studied alongside other Arts subjects. For example, extended writing, developing arguments and different viewpoints in English and History. Geography and Modern Foreign Languages are a great advantage if you want to work abroad or in the tourism industry.
What you need to get on
4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and 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 Ambrose College
Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE
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