COURSE CODE: Edexcel Geography A Level – 9GE0
TYPICAL ENTRYREQUIREMENTS: Grade 5 in GCSE Geography
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
Geography opens doors to careers in environmental management, urban and transport planning, international development, meteorology, and GIS technologies. Its versatility means it supports progression into science, medicine, social science, and data-driven roles, making geographers highly employable in a wide range of sectors.
THE PROGRAMME
Geography at A Level offers an exciting and varied exploration of the world’s physical and human systems. You will investigate how landscapes are shaped, how global connections influence societies, and how environmental processes sustain life on Earth. On the physical side, topics include Water and Carbon Cycles, Coastal Landscapes and Change, and Tectonic Processes and Hazards, giving you insight into the science behind Earth’s dynamic systems and the risks posed by natural hazards.
Human geography focuses on global challenges and power structures through Globalisation, Superpowers , Health, Human Rights and Intervention, and Regenerating Places, helping you understand how economies, cultures, and politics interact in an increasingly interconnected world.
Fieldwork is central to the course, with four days in contrasting environments where you will collect and analyse data to support your learning. You will also complete an Independent Investigation, a 3,000 – 4,000 word research project on a topic of your choice - an opportunity to design and carry out your own study. Assessment combines three written exams with this coursework component, ensuring a balance of knowledge, application, and independent enquiry
WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?
Geography is one of the most relevant and forward-thinking subjects you can choose. It helps you understand the world’s most pressing challenges - climate change, globalisation, resource security, and inequality - and equips you with the knowledge and skills to make sense of them. This is a subject for students who want to engage with real-world issues and develop solutions that matter. Studying Geography develops a unique combination of skills: critical thinking, data analysis, problem-solving, and independent research. These are highly valued by universities and employers because they show you can interpret complex information, think strategically, and communicate effectively. Geography is often called a “bridging subject” because it combines scientific understanding with social, economic, and political insight, making it ideal for students who want flexibility in their future choices. Geography also offers variety - no two lessons are the same. You’ll debate global power shifts, analyse climate data, explore health inequalities, and carry out fieldwork in contrasting environments. It pairs well with subjects such as Biology, Business Studies, Mathematics, Psychology, History, Sociology and Computer Science, opening pathways to degrees in environmental science, sustainability, global development, and data analytics. If you are curious about the world and want a subject that is relevant, respected, and full of opportunities, Geography is the perfect choice.
Please note: This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Final decisions on course availability will be made based on demand and timetabling feasibility
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