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Geography A-Level

at Whitley Bay High School, Whitley Bay · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Geography is the study of natural landscapes (physical geography) and of people and their environment (human geography). In this course you will learn about the physical and human processes that affect places and environments that shape the world in which we live. At a personal level, you should be interested in the world around you and in learning about people, places and the environment. This course will encourage you to be interested in local and global issues. During the course you will be involved in a range of teaching and learning styles, both within and outside the classroom. These include field activities, decision making exercises, presentations of research material and thinking skills where you are actively involved in lessons. In order to complete tasks effectively you will have to develop a range of practical, descriptive and analytical skills.

What you need to get on

Students must achieve at least a grade 5 in GCSE Geography and a grade 5 in English Language or Literature.

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

  • Whitley Bay High School

    Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Whitley Bay

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