Course information
Geography
Dover Grammar School for Girls - Kent
01304206625
Frith Road, Dover, CT16 2PZ
Course summary

The great value of Geography lies in its flexibility. A multi-skilled academic subject in its own right, it is both an Arts and a Science subject that can be studied as either a BSc or BA at University. You can count it as either a Science, or an Arts A Level, or use it as a bridging subject between both areas of interest. Geography investigates both the interaction of people on the earth’s surface and the natural forces at work on our planet. It is topical, ( flooding, hurricane disasters, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions), relevant (impact of migration or global climate change), and useful, drawing together the techniques of research, planning, communication, and presentation that employers demand today. UNIT OUTLINE - Landscape and Life Support Systems: Choices from Coastal landscapes, Tropical Rainforests and Arctic Tundra - Changing Spaces and Global Connections: Choices from Migration, Global Governance, Power and Borders - Geographical Debates: Choices from Hazardous Earth and Disease Dilemmas - Individual Research topic. This subject is challenging and stimulating and you need to be interested in current local, national, and world affairs. Geography graduates are highly employable with wide-ranging careers evolving directly, or indirectly from geographical study e.g. Planning, Marketing, Business, Conservation, Tourism, Social Work, Police, Leisure, Teaching, Research, Environmental Science, Meteorology, Hydrology, Volcanology, Oceanography, Civil Service, Environmental Agency, Law and many others.

Entry requirements

The minimum requirement is three 6 grades and three others at a 5 grade. At least a grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics. Students need to have completed GCSE Geography, gaining a grade of 6 or above.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is by externally assessed examination (80%) and an individual geographical investigation (20%).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressFrith Road, Dover, CT16 2PZ