Geography
at St Peter'S Catholic School · school or sixth form
What the college says
The A Level course allows students to continue to develop their knowledge of places, processes and environments t a range of scales. Compared with GCSE, A Level Geography places a greater emphasis on understanding the complexity of global issues, therefore, an interest in how and why decisions are made is important. The course contains elements of physical, social, economic and cultural geography, which will help students to have a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing decision makers. Throughout the course, students will develop an impressive range of cartographic, investigative, ICT, graphical and data interpretation skills providing an excellent grounding for employment or further study.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE Geography and grade 5 in GCSE English Literature or English Language.
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
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East, Guildford, GU1 2TN
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Guildford
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