GCE A Level in Geography
at Ranelagh School, Bracknell · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course exploits the geographer’s natural curiosity and concern about major contemporary issues. It is geography’s ability to integrate the study of the Earth’s places, peoples, environments and societies that makes it so relevant to the understanding of the increasingly inter-connected world in which we all live and work. At A Level, students will study both human and physical geography units of work, focusing on the interactions both within and between societies, economies, cultures and environments at a variety of scales. They will be taught to recognise the challenges of sustainability and the implications for their own and others’ lives. Fieldwork, involving both the individual and the group, is an important element of the course and all students are required to undertake four days of fieldwork.
What you need to get on
Prospective students are expected to achieve grade 6 or above in GCSE Geography. It is not usually advisable for students who have not studied the subject at GCSE to opt for it at A Level, but candidates may be considered. In such cases, the student is advised to consult the Curriculum Leader.
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
Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, RG12 9DA
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