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GCE A Level in Geography

St Wilfrids Catholic High School

Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF7 6BD

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 08 September 2026
St Wilfrids Catholic High School
2 Year(s)
Full time

Course Summary

A Level Geography is made up of three components: Physical Geography, Human Geography and Fieldwork. The aim of the course is to use contemporary case studies to examine key themes and Geographical issues.

Course Details

The A Level is made up of 3 components: Physical Geography; Human Geography: Fieldwork. The aim of the course is to use contemporary case studies to examine key themes and Geographical issues. A relevant curriculum...At a time of growing concern about climate change, shrinking energy resources and global poverty - Geography is one of the most relevant courses you could choose to study.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The A Level has 2 exams at the end of the second year. · Physical Geography 2 hours 30 minutes—40% of A Level, 120 marks · Human Geography 2 hours 30 minutes— 40% of A Level, 120 marks · Geographical Fieldwork Investigation—20% of A level, 60 marks, 3,000-4,000 words—completed throughout the course. One piece of fieldwork (must attend 4 days of fieldwork 2 day of Human Geography, 2 days of Physical Geography)

Entry requirements

Good Geographical subject knowledge and skills. An interest in global issues. We will expect you to have at least the following: · GCSE Geography minimum grade 5 · GCSE English and Maths at a good grade

Your next steps...

Many universities require A Level Geography for their degree requirements including: Earth Sciences, Geography & Geology, Archaeology & Leisure & Tourism. Oxbridge & ’Redbrick’ Universities suggest Geography is an ‘enabling & fascinating & facilitating subject. Geography can be used in a variety of careers in a variety of fields including international Relations, Flood Management, Urban Planning, GIS, Teaching, Meteorology & Hazard Management.


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