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Geography (A Level)

at FAIRFAX, Sutton Coldfield · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Geography at Fairfax will help you go places: whether that is onto university, into an apprenticeship or into work, geography is one of the most sought-after qualifications. From Climate Scientists to Criminologists, from Bankers to Builders, geography A Level can be a great asset. At Fairfax, our geography department helps students develop a wide range of transferable skills, such as problemsolving, evaluation, debate, statistical analysis and developing extended arguments. To do this we study a range of topics. Furthermore, as part of your course you will also complete at least four days of fieldwork, including a residential field course in North Wales. There will also be an opportunity to take part in a fieldtrip abroad. Recent students have gone on to prestigious universities (to study geography, law, engineering and medicine, amongst others), military careers and apprenticeships with prominent national companies. So if you have an interest in the world around you and want a thought-provoking and diverse course that will equip you with skills and qualifications to take you further, then Geography is the subject for you. YEAR 12: TOPICS STUDIED: Coastal Environments, Natural Hazards Human, – Changing places Geographical Skills and investigation. YEAR 13: TOPICS STUDIED: Water and Carbon Cycles Global Systems, Global governance Population and the environment Geographical investigation ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE: Paper 1 Physical geography (40%), Paper 2 Human geography (40%) Geog

What you need to get on

Applicants will need to have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4 (or A*-C) GCSEs, including English and Mathematics, and Geography at a minimum grade 6. Internal applicants who meet the minimum academic entrance requirements will be offered a place automatically (subject to availability of courses). All successful applicants will be required to sign a sixth form code of conduct in recognition of the Academy's expectations of sixth form students in terms of their behaviour, punctuality and attendance.

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

  • Fairfax

    Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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