Free Level 3 IB Higher Level Geography Course in London. Classes run at Leigh Academy Blackheath, full-time during the day as part of the IB Diploma Programme or IB Career-related Programme at their sixth form, LAB16. The course runs over two years. You'll study geography at a rigorous international level, developing skills in fieldwork, data analysis, and geographical thinking. To enrol on the IB Diploma Programme you'll need at least six GCSEs at grade 6 or above. For the IB Career-related Programme, five GCSEs at grade 5 or above. You'll complete the course with a Certificate in HL Geography.
Who this course is for
This course will be studied as part of the IB Diploma Programme (DP), or the IB Career-related Programme (CP) at LAB16, Leigh Academy Blackheath’s sixth form. You can visit our website to learn more about our sixth form, these programmes and this specific course: https://leighacademyblackheath.org.uk/lab16/
Entry requirements
Students looking to enrol on the IB Diploma Programme (DP) will need a minimum of six GCSEs at grade 6 and above, or five GCSEs at grade 5 and above for the IB Career-related Programme (CP).
What you will learn
You'll analyse physical and human geographical processes at a global and local scale.
You'll evaluate geographical data using quantitative and qualitative methods.
You'll carry out fieldwork and collect primary geographical evidence.
You'll examine issues such as climate change, urbanisation, and resource management.
You'll develop extended writing and critical thinking skills for academic study.
You'll apply geographical concepts to real-world case studies from different regions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching, fieldwork, and independent research. Assessment includes written examinations and an internal assessment based on a geographical investigation you carry out yourself. The internal assessment involves collecting and analysing primary data in the field. Written papers test your knowledge, application, and evaluation of geographical concepts and case studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leigh Academy Blackheath will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Geography teacher: teach geography in schools after further training.
Urban planner: work on land use and development projects.
Environmental consultant: advise organisations on environmental impact.
Cartographer or GIS analyst: produce maps and spatial data for organisations.
International development officer: work with NGOs or government on global projects.
Climate policy researcher: support research into climate and sustainability policy.
What you could study next
BA or BSc Geography (undergraduate degree): the natural next step, building directly on your HL Geography Certificate for university entry.
BA International Relations or Development Studies: for those drawn to the human and global dimensions of the course.
BSc Environmental Science: for those who want to focus on physical geography and environmental systems at degree level.
