A-Level Geography

School leaver

Start Date:	Duration:	Level:	Study mode:	Course location:	Course Type:
September	2 years	Level 3	Part-Time - Day	Hartlepool Sixth Form	A-Levels	Apply	Enquire

What’s it all about?

Geographers possess the skills that employers look for and what is true of employers is also true of universities. This is because of the way in which Geography integrates ideas from the Sciences, Social sciences and the Arts. Geography is concerned with the Big Issues facing the planet today from growing populations, expanding resource use to potential environmental catastrophe. The course is divided into three sections of study:

•Physical Geography
Water and carbon cycles, Cold Environments, Hazards. Including the study of rivers, glaciers, the tundra, volcanoes, earthquakes and storms.

•Human Geography
Global systems and governance, Changing places, Population and the environment. Including International trade, Antarctica, population predictions.

•A Fieldwork Investigation
An individual student report based on data collected in the field. Fieldwork is a necessary part of teaching and learning in the course and we will experience a balance of both physical and human issues.

What do you need to apply for the course?

You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including Maths & English Language

*Course costs

Study level	Cost	Additional fees
16-18	Free	You will need to provide your own stationery and you will be given the opportunity to take part in trips and visits.

Maths & English

English and Maths are important life skills that will help you to achieve your best in your studies and progress to your dream career. If you have not already achieved grade 9-4 in GCSE Maths and/ or English at school, we will support you to improve your skills.

Times for delivery

Mon-Fri, between 9am-4pm. Days and times of study are subject to change. Timetables are confirmed at the start of term.

What’s next?

Many students go on to university, often to study geography related courses. Students also go on to geography related careers for example, architecture, geology, environmental science, town planning and teaching.