This course is for students who want to continue studying geography after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics, but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. It's for you if you are interested in current global issues like climate change, migration and environmental degradation. You might be choosing geography because you're headed for a career in a geography related occupation though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a whole variety of careers. For some geography related careers, it's good to have studied geography in combination with subjects like maths, chemistry, physics or biology. In this course you'll learn about water and carbon cycles, coastal systems and landscapes, hazards, global systems and governance. You'll also cover topics such as changing places and population and the environment.
- Subject-specific criteria: 5 in Geography if studied. In addition, you should achieve a minimum of 40 points from your best eight GCSEs and achieve a grade 4 or above in Mathematics and English. We understand there might be extenuating circumstances, and we will consider applications and interview students who don’t quite meet the criteria. - Currently, entry requirements for The Sandon Sixth Form are: Level 4 in Maths and English. Average of 40 points from 8 GCSEs.
Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There are 2 examination papers one each for physical and human geography components each of 2 hours 30 minutes duration. Examinations will be made up of a variety of question styles including: multiple-choice, short answer, levels of response and extended prose. These make up 80% of your overall grade. The remaining 20% is assessed via a 4,000-word teacher marked fieldwork investigation study.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Molrams Lane, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7AQ |
This course is for students who want to continue studying geography after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics, but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. It's for you if you are interested in current global issues like climate change, migration and environmental degradation. You might be choosing geography because you're headed for a career in a geography related occupation though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a whole variety of careers. For some geography related careers, it's good to have studied geography in combination with subjects like maths, chemistry, physics or biology. In this course you'll learn about water and carbon cycles, coastal systems and landscapes, hazards, global systems and governance. You'll also cover topics such as changing places and population and the environment.
- Subject-specific criteria: 5 in Geography if studied. In addition, you should achieve a minimum of 40 points from your best eight GCSEs and achieve a grade 4 or above in Mathematics and English. We understand there might be extenuating circumstances, and we will consider applications and interview students who don’t quite meet the criteria. - Currently, entry requirements for The Sandon Sixth Form are: Level 4 in Maths and English. Average of 40 points from 8 GCSEs.
Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There are 2 examination papers one each for physical and human geography components each of 2 hours 30 minutes duration. Examinations will be made up of a variety of question styles including: multiple-choice, short answer, levels of response and extended prose. These make up 80% of your overall grade. The remaining 20% is assessed via a 4,000-word teacher marked fieldwork investigation study.