Geography A Level

A Level Geography

You've located an engaging, diverse and topical subject. Students will have the opportunity to take part in local field trips to urban and coastal environments to apply their learning in the real world. We also offer trips further afield, with previous trips to London, Italy and Iceland. Students are given the opportunity to sample life as a Geography undergraduate and extend their knowledge with guest speakers from Liverpool University, as well as attend lectures delivered by the Geographical Association in Manchester. Talks are also arranged from environmental groups such as Dynamic Dunescapes, which help students apply their geographical understanding to real life situations.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LAGEOGR

  • Exam Board

    Edexcel

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Langdale Road, Leyland

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    2 years

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• Overview

  Geography is a dynamic subject, and is at the forefront of understanding many of the world’s current events. It is unique in bridging the social sciences with the natural sciences, and allows students to investigate the links between people and their environment on both a local and global scale. Students examine issues such as globalisation and development, regeneration of local areas and global superpower conflicts through social, economic and environmental lenses. Geography also encompasses the natural processes that shape the world, including coastal systems, water insecurity and natural hazards.

  Course Highlights:

  Field trips to Iceland and Italy

• Entry Requirements

  Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.

  This must include a Grade 5 in Maths or Geography.

• How will I be assessed?
  • 80% written examination
  • 20% coursework
• Progression Pathway

  Students progress to university degree and diploma courses, work-based skills training and careers in management, project management, accounting, civil engineering, leisure and tourism, teaching, planning and a broad range of environment-related fields.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.