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Geography

at St Aidan'S Church of England High School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Year 12 During the year you will study two physical geography topics: Tectonic Processes and Hazards and Landscape Systems, Processes and Change (e.g. Coasts). This includes learning about the distribution and causes of tectonic hazards, and how people predict, and manage disasters. In Landscapes, you will study the processes that create a coastal landscape, and how it may be managed. You will also study two human geography topics: Globalisation and Shaping Places. The causes and consequences of globalisation are looked into, including its impact on culture and development. In the Places topic, how and why places vary and how they can be managed or regenerated are discussed. Year 13 Additional topics studied to those shown above include: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity, The Carbon Cycle and Energy Insecurity and Climate Change Futures. Questions about where energy and water comes from and issues surrounding sustainable use, inequality and management are tackled. You will also study two further human geography topics: Superpowers and Global Development and Futures. Superpowers involves the study of some of the world’s most influential countries and a look at how these have changed over time, and the role they play today. Current issues linked to human rights are covered in the Development topic.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 5 Grade 5 in GCSE Geography Grade 5 in GCSE English Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematic

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 Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form

    ST. AIDANS C OF E HIGH SCHOOL OATLANDS DRIVE, HARROGATE, HG2 8JR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · HARROGATE

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