Firstly, in choosing A Level Geography at Carmel, you would be joining an enthusiastic and hard-working department. Therefore, you can expect to be taught by well qualified and experienced staff. All members of the Geography teamwork to develop relaxed and productive working relationships based on mutual respect.

Secondly, As a member of this team, you will be valued as an individual, whilst being challenged academically. This will allow your real potential to emerge as a Geographer, both in the classroom and more importantly, in the field. A Level Geography is an established modular subject which emphasises a balanced understanding of physical and human geography.

Where does an A Level Geography course lead?

As an A Level Geography student, you will have access to a wide range of possible career and Higher Education opportunities. Many students progress onto Higher Education courses in Geography or Environmental Science. Increasing numbers of students are now studying degrees in Sustainable Development, Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Management.

You will be able to build on your existing Geography knowledge. Subsequently, as many former students have done you will have the opportunity to move into specialist careers. Careers such as development, ecosystems and environmental management, land and water processes. As well as careers in cartography and computing, population, settlement and industry as well as tourism and recreation. The list is endless.

Course Entry Requirements

A grade 5 in GCSE Geography (if studied) and a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics.

A Level Geography course leaflet

Exam board course specification

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What Our Students Say

Carmel is somewhere where studying and socialising work in harmony. I love that we have the independence and freedom to organise our own time and college studies, whilst still being guided by our tutors in lessons.
Geography is my favourite subject because it allows you to become aware of the world around us. It gives you a real-time image of the world we live in and also lets you find out what the world could look like in the future. With Geography there are lots of opportunities for trips both in the UK and abroad. These include fieldwork in the Morecambe Bay area to collect data, a trip to Iceland and also conferences to increase our class knowledge.
The highlight of my time at Carmel has been making new friends and leading my own independent studies. There’s a great support system here and the tutors go above and beyond to see us succeed and achieve our best.

Anna Roche