Geography A Level - Level 3

Geography A Level - Level 3 Overview

The A Level in geography will encourage you to look at the physical nature of the planet and the influence human activity has on it.

With climate change and environmental issues high on everyone's agenda, geography remains an important course of study.

Entry requirements

You must possess five GCSEs at grade C or above, which must include English language, English literature (or combined English), mathematics and a humanities subject such as geography, history, RE, humanities, sociology or ethics.

You will need to attend an interview with the tutor before being accepted on to the course.

Start dates and fees

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances. If you are aged 24 or over and studying a qualifying Level 3, 4 or 5 course you may be able to apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover the costs.

Start DateCodeActions September 20161060Apply online How long is the course?

A Level qualifications last two years.

Location

• Derby Road

How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed solely by examination, with exams scheduled for May/June.

Success rates

A Level pass rate 2015 - 100%.

What does the course lead to?

Occupations in civil engineering, surveying, teaching, ecology and conservation are all potential career paths for A Level Geography students.

What will I study?

You will be encouraged to look at the physical nature of the planet and the influence human activity has on it. Changes in population structures and the impacts of increased urbanisation and globalisation will also be covered in the human geography section, while extreme weather events, watercourses, tectonic activity and natural disasters will be studied in physical geography.

Study programmes

It is an entry requirement for some courses to have gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths (see entry requirements). If the entry requirements to a course do not require A*-C in these subjects, and you haven’t already gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths before joining us, you will continue to study English and maths as part of your programme and take appropriate qualifications in these subjects with the aim of achieving A* to C grade. In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, every student aged under 19 and studying a full-time course at college will take part in our study programmes alongside their main subject qualification. Find out more.

What can I go on to study?

Further study at university is possible on courses such as environmental management, social policy, conservation studies and science or terrestrial-related degrees.

How do I apply?

You don’t need to apply for each subject area you are interested in. Once we have received your application form we will invite you into college for an interview or audition where we will be able to discuss every aspect of the course you have chosen, as well as any alternatives you may be considering. You will also have the opportunity to visit the areas of the college used for your programme choice.

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