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Geography
Participants on one of our Geography courses all have access to the Virtual Lessons and GCSE resources.
Virtual Lessons by VIDLEARN® is a comprehensive set of on-demand GCSE lessons that cover the latest exam specifications across a range of GCSE subjects. Our interactive videos feature Starters, Learning Outcomes, Learning Activities and Plenaries. Each lesson features timed learning activities with a review period that allows participants to self-assess their learning.
You will enjoy access to all of this for two further years following completion of your course.
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Eligibility and enrolling on a course
SKE courses in Geography are not funded by the DfE in 2025/26 for those starting teacher training in September 2026.
If you wish to self-fund please submit your application for the relevant course below.
Geography- 8 week (200 hours)
​ACCELERATED GCSE SKE
Our Accelerated GCSE course is ideal for candidates needing to boost or refresh their subject knowledge to GCSE level.
The 8-week or 200-hour course is structured to take trainees through the DfE specifications up to GCSE. Trainees have access to many optional modules that they are free to use to supplement their learning.
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CORE GCSE MODULE TOPICS
Maps and GIS
Mathematics and statistics
Geography of the UK
Geomorphic processes/landscape
Changing weather and climate
Global ecosystems and biodiversity
Cities and urban society
Global economic development
Resources and resource management
Fieldwork and investigation
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OPTIONAL MODULES
Geography Virtual Lessons
A Level Geography– Water & Carbon Cycles module
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Geography- 12 week (300 hours)
ENHANCED GCSE SKE
The Enhanced GCSE course is designed for candidates needing additional support to boost or refresh their subject knowledge to GCSE.
This 12-week or 300-hour course allows trainees to use our GCSE Virtual Lessons resources that are incorporated into the KS3 module. These lessons support trainees’ studies on the GCSE module.
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CORE VIRTUAL LESSONS MODULE TOPICS
Natural Hazards 1
Natural Hazards 2
Climate Change
Ecosystems 1
Ecosystems 2
Coasts
Rivers
Glaciers
Urbanisation
Development
Managing Resources
Geographical Skills
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CORE GCSE MODULE TOPICS
Maps and GIS
Mathematics and statistics
Geography of the UK
Geomorphic processes/landscape
Changing weather and climate
Global ecosystems and biodiversity
Cities and urban society
Global economic development
Resources and resource management
Fieldwork and investigation​
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OPTIONAL MODULES
A Level Geography– Water & Carbon Cycles module
Geography- 16 week (400 hours)
ACCELERATED A LEVEL SKE
Our Accelerated A level course is for candidates needing to boost or refresh their subject knowledge to A level.
The 16-week or 400-hour course is structured to take trainees through the DfE A level specifications. Trainees have optional access to the GCSE modules and the new Virtual Lessons content.
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CORE A LEVEL MODULE TOPICS
Water & Carbon Cycles
Coastal Landscapes
Glaciated Landscapes
Hazards
Global Systems
Global Governance
Changing Urban Environments
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OPTIONAL MODULES
Geography Virtual Lessons
GCSE Geography
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Geography- 20 week (500 hours)
ENHANCED A LEVEL SKE
The Enhanced A Level course is designed for candidates needing additional support to boost or refresh their subject knowledge to A Level.
This 20-week or 500-hour course allows trainees to use our Virtual Lessons module resources as a foundation before tackling the A Level content with the full GCSE module available as an option.
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CORE VIRTUAL LESSONS MODULE TOPICS
Natural Hazards 1
Natural Hazards 2
Climate Change
Ecosystems 1
Ecosystems 2
Coasts
Rivers
Glaciers
Urbanisation
Development
Managing Resources
Geographical Skills
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CORE A LEVEL MODULE TOPICS
Water & Carbon Cycles
Coastal Landscapes
Glaciated Landscapes
Hazards
Global Systems
Global Governance
Changing Urban Environments
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OPTIONAL MODULES
GCSE Geography​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Geography- 24 week (600 hours)
ACCELERATED GCSE AND A LEVEL SKE
Our Accelerated GCSE and A level course is for candidates needing to boost or refresh their subject knowledge through GCSE to A level.
The 24-week or 600-hour course is structured to take trainees through the DfE GCSE and A level specifications. Trainees have optional access to Geography Virtual Lessons.
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CORE GCSE MODULE TOPICS
Maps and GIS
Mathematics and statistics
Geography of the UK
Geomorphic processes/landscape
Changing weather and climate
Global ecosystems and biodiversity
Cities and urban society
Global economic development
Resources and resource management
Fieldwork and investigation
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CORE A LEVEL MODULE TOPICS
Water & Carbon Cycles
Coastal Landscapes
Glaciated Landscapes
Hazards
Global Systems
Global Governance
Changing Urban Environments
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OPTIONAL MODULES
Geography Virtual Lessons​​
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Geography- 28 week (700 hours)
ENHANCED GCSE AND A LEVEL SKE
Our longest course is designed for those trainees who require subject knowledge development through GCSE and A level.
Here trainees use their 28 weeks or 700 hours to work through our GCSE and A level modules and are also assessed in the new Virtual Lessons module.
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CORE VIRTUAL LESSONS MODULE TOPICS
Natural Hazards 1
Natural Hazards 2
Climate Change
Ecosystems 1
Ecosystems 2
Coasts
Rivers
Glaciers
Urbanisation
Development
Managing Resources
Geographical Skills
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CORE GCSE MODULE TOPICS
Maps and GIS
Mathematics and statistics
Geography of the UK
Geomorphic processes/landscape
Changing weather and climate
Global ecosystems and biodiversity
Cities and urban society
Global economic development
Resources and resource management
Fieldwork and investigation
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CORE A LEVEL MODULE TOPICS
Water & Carbon Cycles
Coastal Landscapes
Glaciated Landscapes
Hazards
Global Systems
Global Governance
Changing Urban Environments
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OPTIONAL MODULES
Geography Virtual Lessons