A Level Geography

Burnley College; Burnley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Burnley is offering an A Level Geography course starting on 02/09/2026. This course covers both human and physical geography, with a focus on skills like data analysis and field research. Entry requires 5 GCSEs, including English, Mathematics, and Geography. Students will engage in fieldwork and have the chance to develop various geographical skills.

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above - Including English, Mathematics and Geography

Job description

Are you a ‘human geographer’ or a ‘physical geographer’? Doyou enjoy looking at population distribution over the reasons why a volcanomight erupt? In A Level Geography you will study both the human physicalenvironment, and the causality that exists between activity and the state ofour planet. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills,including photograph interpretation, data analysis, essay writing and mapreading and have access to extensive use of the College’s technology andGeographical Information Systems.

Start Date/s

02/09/2026

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above - Including English, Mathematics and Geography

Think about studying alongside: Biology | Classical Civilisation | Environmental Science |Geology | History | Psychology | Sociology

Assessment

This course is assessed in the following way:20% coursework80% external examination

Environmental Consultant, Construction Manager, TransportPlanner, Social Researcher, Landscape Architect, Urban Planner, Town Planner,Nature Conservation Officer, Palaeontologist.

Field work skills will be developed as part of the courseand the previous trips have included Keswick, Malham Tarn and Afon Conwy inWales. Students are encouraged to get involved and plan their field trip! Youwill carry out land-use surveys, questionnaires, soil samples and otherexperiments and discuss their validity and reliability.