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A-Level Geography tutors UK
Find an A-Level Geography tutor for physical geography, human geography, the independent investigation and the synoptic paper that tops off every geography exam. A-Level Geography tutors on TutorLab charge from £69 an hour.
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Overview
About A-Level Geography tutoring
A-Level Geography combines rigorous physical science (glaciation, coasts, tectonics, water cycles) with human geography (globalisation, development, urban change) and a significant fieldwork and data-analysis component. The independent investigation, a piece of original research, counts for 20% of the final grade. A specialist A-Level Geography tutor brings together these strands and teaches the analytical writing skills the mark scheme rewards.
Cost
How much does an A-Level Geography tutor cost in the UK?
A-Level Geography tutor rates in the UK vary with level, experience and whether sessions are online or in person. Compare the tutor profiles on this page to see each tutor's own hourly rate directly, with one all-in price. See typical UK tutor rates →
What affects the price
- Level: A-Level and exam-specialist tuition costs more than primary or KS3.
- Tutor experience: subject specialists and ex-examiners charge more.
- Format: online sessions are usually a little cheaper than in person.
- Frequency: some tutors offer a lower rate for regular weekly blocks.
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About A-Level Geography tuition on TutorLab
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- A-Level Geography profiles shown in the UK
- 3
- Hourly price, all-in
- from £69
- Levels they teach
- Primary (1), KS3 (2), GCSE (3), A-Level (3)
- Also teach online
- 3 of 3
- Confirmed open to new students
- 2 of 3
- ID confirmed
- 2 of 3
- Offer a free intro call
- 3 of 3
Grades
What grade do you need?
Geography is respected at Russell Group universities and is required or preferred for Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Human Geography, Development Studies and Earth Sciences degrees. Oxbridge Geography typically requires A*AA or AAA.
In summer 2026, 98.5% of the 34,128 A-Level Geography entries in the UK achieved grade A*–E, and 24.7% achieved grade A*–A. Source: JCQ, A-Level results summer 2026.
Exam boards
How AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC set A-Level Geography
AQA
The facts below are what AQA publishes about its A-Level Geography specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.
- Specification code
- 7037
- Qualification title
- A-level Geography
- Non-exam assessment
- Yes, part of the grade is coursework, practical or spoken work
- Specification first taught
- 2016
How it is assessed: 3 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1 | 120 | 40% | 2h 30m |
| Component 2 | 120 | 40% | 2h 30m |
| Component 3: NEA | 60 | 20% |
Source: aqa.org.uk, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
Edexcel
The facts below are what Edexcel publishes about its A-Level Geography specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.
- Specification code
- 9GE0
- Qualification title
- Geography
- Non-exam assessment
- Yes, part of the grade is coursework, practical or spoken work
- Specification first taught
- 2016
How it is assessed: 4 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 105 | 30% | 2h 15m |
| Paper 2 | 105 | 30% | 2h 15m |
| Paper 3: Synoptic | 70 | 20% | 2h 15m |
| NEA Independent Investigation | 70 | 20% |
Source: qualifications.pearson.com, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
OCR
The facts below are what OCR publishes about its A-Level Geography specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.
- Specification code
- H481
- Qualification title
- Geography
- Non-exam assessment
- Yes, part of the grade is coursework, practical or spoken work
- Specification first taught
- 2016
How it is assessed: 4 components
| Component | Marks | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Physical systems | 66 | 22% | 1h 30m |
| Component 2: Human interaction | 66 | 22% | 1h 30m |
| Component 3: Geographical debates | 108 | 36% | 2h 30m |
| C4/5 Investigative NEA | 60 | 20% |
Source: ocr.org.uk, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
WJEC
The facts below are what WJEC publishes about its A-Level Geography specification, read from the board's own page on 14 September 2026. Schools choose their board, so ask any tutor on this page which specification your child follows before booking.
- Specification code
- 601/8847/9
- Qualification title
- A level Geography
- Non-exam assessment
- Yes, part of the grade is coursework, practical or spoken work
- Specification first taught
- 2016
How it is assessed: 4 components
| Component | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Landscapes+places | 20.5% | 1h 45m |
| Component 2: Global systems | 27.5% | 2h |
| Component 3: Contemporary themes | 32% | 2h 15m |
| Component 4: Independent Investigation NEA | 20% |
Source: eduqas.co.uk, the board's specification page. Boards revise specifications; the board's page is the current issue.
Common mistakes
Where A-Level Geography students lose marks
Synoptic paper, connecting themes across the whole course
Paper 3 at AQA and similar synoptic components at other boards require students to draw connections across physical and human geography. Students who have revised topics in isolation rather than understanding the links between them find synoptic questions very hard to answer well.
Independent investigation, the topic most students underestimate
The non-examined assessment (NEA) counts for 20% and requires original fieldwork and a written investigation. Students who start early and choose a focused, testable hypothesis produce significantly stronger work than those who begin in Year 13.
Physical geography calculations trip up essay-focused students
Glacial budgets, discharge calculations, the Spearman's rank correlation, physical geography has a quantitative component that students who prefer the human side struggle with. A tutor can address both.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
Is A-Level Geography a facilitating subject?
Geography is not one of the Russell Group's traditional facilitating subjects (Maths, Sciences, History, Modern Languages, English, Further Maths), but it is widely respected and accepted for most university courses. It is preferred or required for Geography, Environmental Studies and Earth Sciences degrees.
How much does an A-Level Geography tutor cost?
A-Level Geography tutors on TutorLab charge from £69 an hour.
Can a tutor help with my child's independent investigation?
Yes, tutors can help with question framing, methodology, data analysis and write-up structure. A tutor cannot collect fieldwork data on behalf of a student, but they can support every other stage of the investigation.
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