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Geography

at King Edward Vi Handsworth School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course offers students the opportunity to study in detail the key issues and debates that are shaping the world we live in. Students develop a critical understanding of our planet going forward into the rest of the 21st century. Studying Geography allows students to develop many transferable skills such as high level ICT skills, good oral and written communication skills; critical thinking; numeracy; individual research skills; and team work skills through field work and the many opportunities for group work. These skills are recognised and highly valued by universities and employers.

What you need to get on

Minimum 6 GCSEs at A* - B or 9 - 7 including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. Minimum grade 7 GCSE 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

  • King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls

    Rose Hill Road Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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