Free A Level Geography in Berkhamsted

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free GCE A Level in Geography Course in Berkhamsted. Classes run at Ashlyns School, with full-time daytime study over two years. You'll explore both human and physical geography, examining how landscapes form, how economies and cultures connect, and how environments change locally and globally. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 GCE A level in geography qualification is widely used for university applications in geography, environmental science, planning, and related subjects. Entry requires Grade 6 in GCSE Geography and Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

Who this course is for

Do you have a passionate interest in the wider world, be it curiosity about how a landscape has formed, or an interest in how a community might be affected by trans-national corporations? Geography (human and physical) is at the core of understanding how and why the modern world is so complex and ever changing. We explore how to interpret our changing world in a wide range of circumstances; the complex connections between societies, economies, cultures and environments, both locally and on a wider scale, and why sustainable development is so important in a broader context.

A Level Geography can open doors to both BA and BSc degree courses; students have progressed on to degrees in Geography, Economics, Geology, Sociology, Ecology, Marine Biology, Law, Oceanography, Business, Media and many more; you can also pursue more vocational routes such as Land Management Diplomas, Advanced GNVQs in Health and Social Care and Travel & Tourism.

Opportunities: Current fieldwork opportunities include Residential Fieldwork at Swanage (Crowded Coasts) and optional international fieldwork (Rebranding Places). We also offer opportunities to attend Geographical Association lectures and Royal Geographical Society study days.

Contact: Head of Geography - [email protected]

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE Geography and Grade 5 in English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll study physical geography, including landscape formation and natural processes.
  • You'll examine human geography, including how societies, economies, and cultures interact.
  • You'll analyse the impact of transnational corporations on communities and environments.
  • You'll investigate the connections between local and global change.
  • You'll interpret geographical data and evidence to support arguments.
  • You'll develop skills in fieldwork, including collecting and analysing data in the field.
  • You'll evaluate how environmental and human systems respond to change over time.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, fieldwork, and independent study. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel GCE A Level in Geography includes written examinations and a fieldwork investigation. The investigation is based on your own data collection and is submitted as a written report. Written exams cover both human and physical geography topics studied across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashlyns School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Urban planner: works on land use, development, and community projects.
  • Environmental consultant: advises on sustainability and environmental impact.
  • GIS analyst: maps and interprets geographical and spatial data.
  • Climate policy researcher: analyses environmental change for government or NGOs.
  • International development officer: works on projects in communities affected by global change.
  • Transport planner: designs and improves transport networks and infrastructure.
  • Cartographer: produces maps and geographical visualisations.

What you could study next

  • BA or BSc in Geography (university degree): the natural next step, covering specialist areas such as physical geography, human geography, or environmental science.
  • BA in Urban Planning or Environmental Management: builds directly on the human and physical geography themes in this qualification.
  • BSc in Earth Sciences or Geology: suits those drawn to the physical side of the course.
  • Higher Apprenticeship in Town Planning or Environmental Practice: a work-based alternative to a full degree.