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Geography GCE-A Level

at Southend High School For Boys, Westcliff-On-Sea · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The AQA specification covers a very wide range of topics. The exact distribution of what is taught is flexible, but you will be studying both Human and Physical Geography at the same time. All units involve a written examination. Geography is a useful and acceptable qualification in a wide variety of careers. Geography specialists can work in particular areas such as planning, landscape architecture, surveying and education; generally, any career in industry and commerce is available to a student with a geography qualification.

What you need to get on

You will need to accrue at least 52 points from your eight best GCSE grades, where numerical grades = face value & A*=9, A=8, B=7. Short course GCSEs may be included within this calculation. You must achieve at least GCSE Grade 5 in English and Mathematics. You must achieve at least GCSE Grade 6 in Geography.

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

  • Southend High School for Boys

    Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Westcliff-on-Sea

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