GCE AS Level in Geography
at Wheatley Park School, Oxford · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you're thinking about a career in health and social care but not ready to commit entirely to a purely work related course, the National Extended Certificate gives you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.
What you need to get on
4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
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
Wheatley Park School
Holton, Oxford, OX33 1QH
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Oxford
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