Geography is an extremely relevant and broad subject which explores and analyses a range of issues which we are facing in our world today. Geography seeks a perspective on a world undergoing increased pressure for space and resources. In searching for the link between the physical environment and the living world, geography provides the perfect complementary subject for those studying either sciences or subjects involving economic development. Its varied themes across many disciplines and can prove stimulating for any student with an enquiring mind. Those who complete the course could go on to study Geography at University or pursue related degrees such as International Development and Urban Planning. A-level Geography can be studied as a pathway to careers as diverse as planning or media and is highly regarded by business as a subject requiring a wide variety of skills and good all round ability. Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes Paper 2: Dynamic Places Paper 3: Synoptic Paper Coursework: Independent Investigation
To be accepted on the A Level course a student should have at least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent). The course does utilise and build on prior learning and geographical knowledge from GCSE level. However, entrants to the course without a GCSE in Geography may be considered if they can show five grade 4 passes at GCSE including English Language at grade 4 or higher. If you are doing a GCSE in Geography, it will be expected that you achieve a grade 4 or above to enter these courses.
There are three external assessments (Paper 1, Paper 2 – each worth 30% of the course and Paper 3 – worth 20% of the course) plus coursework based on an independent geographical investigation – worth 20% of the course.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Brenchley Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4EG |
Geography is an extremely relevant and broad subject which explores and analyses a range of issues which we are facing in our world today. Geography seeks a perspective on a world undergoing increased pressure for space and resources. In searching for the link between the physical environment and the living world, geography provides the perfect complementary subject for those studying either sciences or subjects involving economic development. Its varied themes across many disciplines and can prove stimulating for any student with an enquiring mind. Those who complete the course could go on to study Geography at University or pursue related degrees such as International Development and Urban Planning. A-level Geography can be studied as a pathway to careers as diverse as planning or media and is highly regarded by business as a subject requiring a wide variety of skills and good all round ability. Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes Paper 2: Dynamic Places Paper 3: Synoptic Paper Coursework: Independent Investigation
To be accepted on the A Level course a student should have at least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent). The course does utilise and build on prior learning and geographical knowledge from GCSE level. However, entrants to the course without a GCSE in Geography may be considered if they can show five grade 4 passes at GCSE including English Language at grade 4 or higher. If you are doing a GCSE in Geography, it will be expected that you achieve a grade 4 or above to enter these courses.
There are three external assessments (Paper 1, Paper 2 – each worth 30% of the course and Paper 3 – worth 20% of the course) plus coursework based on an independent geographical investigation – worth 20% of the course.