Geography
at Kenton School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
Through studying complex ‘real world’ issues geography requires pupils to be flexible and adaptable; having the confidence to deal with the unexpected. Students with AS or A Level Geography learn and use a variety of transferable skills that are in great demand by employers and universities alike. Geography supports university applications for almost any science-based course and an equally wide range of humanities courses such as media, politics, law and philosophy. Business, ICT, travel and tourism and health and social care also combine well with the subject providing a large array of future career opportunities.
What you need to get on
A minimum grade 5 at GCSE geography from taking the higher papers, students who do not have geography at GCSE may be considered.
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
Kenton School
DRAYTON ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE3 3RU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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