GCE2YR Geography
at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
WHY CHOOSE GEOGRAPHY? Advanced Level Geography is designed to develop the knowledge and skills gained by students during their GCSE Geography. It will suit those who wish to develop an understanding of the links between people and their environments, and all the opportunities and challenges which face people in different places. The course also aims to help students acquire and apply a range of geographical and transferable skills, which will serve them well in the world of work or study. Students have used their Geography to gain success in a wide range of university courses and those entering the world of work and training leave with a good view of how the wider world is developing.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in GCSE Geography or 4 in GCSE English & Maths
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
Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Whickham
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