GCE ADV Geography
at Longbenton High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course includes a residential visit to High Borrans in the Lake District during a weekend in the October of Year 12. The students will carry out practical activities and develop skills needed for the A Level course whilst in the Lake District. Geography contributes strongly to employability as it will develop a wide range of sought after skills, and is relevant to the following fields: media, army and the law, location analysis, event management, conservation, town planning and banking, along with many others. Many of the skills you will learn in Geography are transferable to other A Level subjects.
What you need to get on
At least 5 GCSE grades A*-C, including grade B in Geography.
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
Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8ER
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
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