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Geography

at Emmanuel College, Gateshead · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This specification is a traditional specification that covers many aspects of both human and physical geography throughout the two year course. AS students will take two one and a half hour written exams covering all topics including fieldwork and geographical skills. A level students will also take two exams both of which are two and a half hours long. Students at A level will also submit a 3000-4000 word report based on fieldwork investigations.

What you need to get on

Students should achieve at least a B grade at GCSE. In addition students must have a subject teacher recommendation.

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

  • Emmanuel College

    Consett Road, Gateshead, NE11 0AN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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