GCE A Level in Geography
at Wilmslow High School, Wilmslow · school or sixth form
What the college says
There has never been a better or more important time to study geography. With growing interest in issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation and sustainable sources of energy, geography is one of the most relevant courses you could choose to study. Geography will give you the opportunity to find out about many aspects of change on our planet, a knowledge base that will inform the rest of your life. The skills gained will be valuable to future employers and are highly relevant for a range of university courses. Geography is listed by the Russell Group of Universities as one of the seven facilitating subjects that are most valued by the UK's top universities.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSE's, grades 4 - 9 (A* - C) including GCSE Grade 5 in Geography, English Language 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
Wilmslow High School
Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Wilmslow
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