GCE A Level in Geography
at Ursuline High School Wimbledon · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2021see the detail
What the college says
Geography is often regarded as a bridge between the arts and the sciences; it aims to develop an understanding of the variable nature of the earth’s physical landscape and the complex nature of our own relationships and interactions with the environment. The course aims to investigate both Human and Physical Geography in greater depth. Topics include: Water and Carbon Cycles, Coastal Systems, Hazards, Global Systems and Governance, Changing Places and Population. Students will be engaged through the most up to date topical material as well as by attending field trips to carry out and learn techniques of geographical investigations.
What you need to get on
Grade 6-9 in Geography AND Grade 5-9 in Maths if studied in KS4. Grade 6-9 in English Language OR English Literature AND Grade 5 in Maths if not studied in KS4
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
Ursuline High School
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL CRESCENT ROAD, LONDON, SW20 8HA
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