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Geography (GCEA)

at Sir John Nelthorpe School, Brigg · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

How Will I Be Assessed? Content OverviewAssessment Overview Landscape Systems Earths Life Support Systems Geographical Skills Physical systems (01) 72 marks 1 hour 45 minute written paper 24% of total A Level Changing Spaces; Making Place Global Connections Geographical Skills Human interactions (02) 72 marks 1 hour 45 minute written paper 24% of total A Level Optionality - study 2 of 5 Climate Change Disease Dilemmas Exploring Oceans Future of Food Hazardous Earth Geographical Skills Geographical debates (03)* 96 marks 2 hours 30 minute written paper 32% of total A Level Independent Investigation Investigative geography (04/05)* 60 marks Non-examination assessment (NEA) 20% of total A Level What Kind Of Person Studies This Course? Those who want to gain a deeper understanding of Human and Physical Geography and how it relates to the management of the world today. As Geography forms the bridge between Arts and Science subjects, it is really useful to keep career opportunities as broad as possible. Where Will An A Level In Geography Lead Me? Studying Geography in either an Arts or a Science combination will lead you to the widest possible career opportunities in scientific and environmental services; management; travel and tourism as well as social services. It will equip you with a wide range of investigative and analytical skills which is what most employers are looking for.

What you need to get on

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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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Brigg

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