Free Level 3 A Level Geography Course in Skipton. Classes run at Skipton Girls' High School. The course runs full-time over 18 months, covering physical and human geography alongside data analysis and synthesis skills that employers value. You'll explore how social, economic, and political forces shape the world, and how we manage the planet's resources. To join, you'll need at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Geography or History; if you haven't studied GCSE Geography, a Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Literature is required.
Who this course is for
If you are interested in social, economic or political events that are currently shaping our world or if you want to know more about the planet we live on and consider how we can carefully manage our use of it then this course is for you. In addition, the course will provide you with valuable skills of data analysis and synthesis which are skills employers highly value.
Entry requirements
Students who have taken GCSE Geography should have at least a Grade 6 in the subject or History. Students who have not taken GCSE Geography should have a Grade 6 in English Language or Literature.
What you will learn
You'll study physical geography, including landscapes, ecosystems, and natural processes.
You'll examine human geography, covering urbanisation, migration, and global development.
You'll analyse how social, economic, and political events shape the contemporary world.
You'll develop data analysis and synthesis skills applied to real geographical evidence.
You'll evaluate how humans use and manage natural resources and environments.
You'll practise extended writing and structured argument across complex geographical topics.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Skipton Girls' High School. AQA A Level Geography is assessed entirely by written examinations at the end of the course, plus a non-examined assessment (independent investigation) based on fieldwork you carry out during the course. There are no coursework submissions beyond the independent investigation.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Girls' High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Environmental consultant: advise organisations on sustainability and land use
Urban planner: shape how towns and cities develop
GIS analyst: map and interpret geographical data for public or private sector
Climate policy researcher: support government or NGO environmental work
International development officer: work on global aid and resource projects
Cartographer: produce maps and spatial data products
Geography teacher: teach the subject at secondary level (with further training)
What you could study next
A Level Geography is widely accepted for university entry across a broad range of degree subjects.
Geography BSc or BA: study physical or human geography at degree level
Environmental Science degree: build on the resource-management strand of A Level
Urban Planning or Town Planning degree: leads directly to planning careers
Earth Sciences or Geology degree: for those drawn to the physical geography units
PGCE in Geography: if you want to teach the subject, you'll need a degree first
