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Geography

at Wirral Grammar School For Girls, Wirral · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Physical Geography: 2.5 hour examination - 40% of final grade. You will learn about the water and carbon cycles and how they are linked to climate change, as well as examining these cycles at different scales. You will study coasts, investigating processes, landforms and management. Finally, you will investigate the causes, impacts and management of natural hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, wildfires and storm events in different parts of the world. Human Geography: 2.5 hour examination - 40% of final grade. You will learn about Global Systems and Governance, understanding different responses to globalisation, what is meant by the 'global commons' and how threats to places such as Antarctica are being managed. You will investigate Changing Places; what influences our perception of place and why different places are changing. You will also study Contemporary Urban Environments, looking at the challenges of urbanisation, as well as key issues such as urban climate and drainage, waste management and sustainable development. Geographical Investigation: Internally assessed then moderated by exam board - 20% of final grade. You will complete an individual investigation of 3,000 to 4,000 words. To support you in developing the necessary enquiry skills, you will take part in 4 days of fieldwork, including a residential visit. To help you develop your knowledge and understanding of Geography even further, you will also have the opportunity to visit places of geographical interes

What you need to get on

GSCE 6 grade 5 (or C) in any any subjects including Maths and English Language, with min. 5 at grades 6 (or B). 7 to do Maths, Chemistry, Physics. 6 to do Biology or 76 in Combined. Grade 8 in Maths to do Further Math.

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

  • Wirral Grammar School for Girls

    Heath Road, Wirral, CH63 3AF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wirral

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