Geography A Level
at Belfairs Academy, Leigh-On-Sea · school or sixth form
What the college says
Geography can lead to many related university courses but it is also held in high regard by many employers due to the vast range of skills a geographer will develop through an A Level course. Skills such as communication, decision making, enquiry, problem solving, research, data collection and working in teams are just a few as well as the essential geographical knowledge and understanding developed. A Level geographers have gone on to become entrepreneurs, engineers, town planners, teachers and environmental consultants to name a few.
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 5 in Geography, English and maths. Admission can be subject to discussion with subject leader if not previously studied at GCSE.
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
Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3TG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Leigh-On-Sea
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