Geography — A Level
Social Sciences and Humanities
Course ID: 176076
Course Year: 25/26
Course Details
- A Level Geography is a course that equips you for being a citizen of the world and gives you an awareness of the greatest challenges our world faces.
- Gain critical skills as well as core knowledge, including analytical skills and critical thinking.
- Part of a full A-level programme – you will be asked to confirm your choice of additional A-levels when completing the application form.
What to expect from the course
- Over the two-year A Level Geography course, you will study six different topics – three focused on Human Geography and three on Physical Geography. These topics include typical geographical units such as Coasts, Cities and Natural Hazards, and less typical units like Changing Places and Global Governance. Alongside this, you will complete a coursework piece based on your own interests and also complete fieldwork in various geographical settings.
80% of your grade comes from two end-of-course exams, one on the Physical Geography units and one on the Human units. 20% comes from the coursework. The exams vary from multiple choice questions all the way through to short-essay questions, and are designed not only to test your understanding of each unit but also how they cross over with one another.
As part of the course, you'll also have the opportunity to take part in an exciting and ever-changing range of trips, ranging from local coastlines to far-flung World Cities.
Qualifications
A Level Geography and UCAS points for H.E.
Why study with us?
Student Benefits
Academy Bakery
The Academy Bakery is located on the Duke Street campus, producing a range of first class baked goods daily. These include artisan breads, patisserie and biscuits, as well as special occasion/novelty cakes by award-winning master-bakers. Students are offered a range of discounts throughout the year.
The Academy Bakery
Academy Hair and Beauty Salons
Duke Street is also home to The Academy Hair and Beauty salons. They offer generous student discounts on a wide range of hair and beauty treatments, at a fraction of high-street prices. These include styling, cutting, perming, highlights, facials, manicures, electrolysis and traditional and homeopathic massage.
The Academy Salons
Academy Restaurant
Duke Street campus is also home to the College’s Academy Restaurant. Often referred to by it’s customers as Liverpool’s hidden gem, the restaurant serves top class cuisine, at highly competitive prices. Food is expertly prepared by professional chef/tutors and young chefs in training and offers students a range of discounts at different times of the year.
The Academy Restaurant
Microsoft Office 365 - Free
When you become a student of the College you’ll receive full access to Microsoft Office 365. This allows you to install the software on your own computer and other devices at home, completely free of charge.
Onsite Sports Facilities/Fitness Suite
The college has excellent sports and fitness facilities at its Roscoe Street campus. Students pay a one-off membership fee for all year round usage of weekly supervised gym sessions, as well as access to a number of sporting clubs and events.
Career pathways
- This course will help students to reach university to study a multitude of courses not limited to Geography. The course is beneficial in a wide range of careers such as agriculture, maths, ecology, conservation and much more.
We're here to help...
Contact us to discuss your application or find out more:
: 0151 252 3000: enquiry@liv-coll.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
The most important entry requirement is that you are committed and determined to do well.
You need to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with at least 2 at Grade 5. These must include Maths and English.
To study this particular A Level, you need to achieve Grade 5 in GCSE English Language, Maths, and Geography (if studied).
Fees
If you are 16-18 years old at the start of your course, studying at The City of Liverpool College is free. If you are aged between 19-23 and don’t already hold a Full Level 3 qualification you won't have to pay any fees for this course. 24 years old or over or 19-23 and already hold a Full Level 3 qualification at the start of the course, fees are payable by all students unless sponsored by an employer.
Fee for25/26 is 500.00
In future years this fee may be subject to change.
