Geography A level
at Writhlington School, Radstock · school or sixth form
What the college says
Geography gives students a view on issues facing the planet, such as physical world topics; managing coastal landscapes (fieldwork), water and carbon cycles, climate change and hazardous earth. Additionally students understand the complex challenges of the human world involving the study of local and global issues including; understanding human environments (fieldwork), identity of places, social inequality, rebranding and regeneration, disease dilemmas and the future of food. Geography develops a sophisticated understanding of the connections between the physical and human issues our planet faces, while equipping students with decision making and problem solving skills and a love and appreciation for the incredible natural world around us. - Coastal Landscapes (including fieldwork) - Changing places: Making spaces (including fieldwork) - Geographical debates: Hazardous Earth. - Fieldwork Investigation: planning, fieldwork and consultation sessions. - Written investigation for completion Dec 2020 - Earth?s Life Support Systems: Carbon and Water cycle - Geographical debates: Future of food - Global Connections: "Global Migration" and "Power and borders"
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in GCSE Geography or through discussion with Head of Geography if not studied Geography 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
Writhlington School
Knobsbury Lane Writhlington, Radstock, BA3 3NQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Radstock
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