In a world where society is increasingly concerned about pressing issues such as climate change, inequality and natural hazards, Geography has never been more important. The A Level course equips pupils with the knowledge and skills to write about, debate and intervene in these issues. Geography is taught by subject experts who ensure the latest knowledge and ideas are brought into the classroom; consequently, it is a thriving subject at Dulwich and one which pupils genuinely enjoy. It is common for the majority of A Level geography pupils to go on to study Geography at top universities, including at Oxford and Cambridge. At Dulwich, we encourage pupils to think critically about the world but also help them forge their views and ideas. This is enabled through classroom teaching and also through the rich co-curricular offering. We encourage sixth-form geographers to get involved and lead the running of the Middle and Upper School geography society- GeogSoc- which hosts an impressive variety of external speakers, dinners and events. We also have a well-stocked Geography library which we encourage pupils to use to develop their subject knowledge beyond the syllabus in a way which enriches their interests.
For those applicants currently studying GCSEs, we also require 14 points as a minimum entry requirement, where Grades 8 and 9 = 3 points, Grade 7 = 2 points and Grade 6 = 1 point. We would expect applicants to achieve significantly higher than our minimum grade requirement. GCSEs should include English Language, Mathematics, and a grade 8 in the three subjects to be studied at A level, where those subjects are being studied for GCSE. For 16+ applicants to enter the Remove from elsewhere in the UK, the minimum requirement for entry will be 14 points at GCSE (see above) or the equivalent. We look for a grade 8 or above in English Language, Mathematics, and all subjects chosen for study at A level. A-level grades are not commonly achieved without at least a grade 8 at GCSE in the same or related subjects. The most competitive universities will expect a mixture of A and A* grades at the A level.
A Level At A level the course is weighted 50:50 in terms of Physical and Human Geography. It is examined with four papers: Paper 1 (1.5 hours, 25% of marks overall for A2): Core Physical Geography: • Hydrology and Fluvial Geomorphology (Rivers). • Atmosphere, Weather and Global Warming. • Tectonics, Rocks and Weathering. Paper 2 (1.5 hours, 25% of marks overall for A2): Core Human Geography: • Population & Resources. • Migration & Conflict. • Settlement Dynamics. Pupils will have to answer structured short answer questions, which will involve data response from stimulus material such as maps, graphs, photographs and diagrams, as well as the application of knowledge and case studies. The second part of each paper will require pupils to demonstrate extended writing for both Physical and Human Geography with a choice of longer answer guided essay questions on the core topics above. Paper 3 – Advanced Physical Geography Options (1.5 hours, 25% of overall A level): Pupils will study and answer two questions from the following four modules: • Tropical environments. • Coastal environments. • Hazardous environments. • Arid and semi-arid environments. Paper 4 – Advanced Human Geography Options (1.5 hours, 25% of overall A level): Pupils will study and answer two questions from the following four modules: • Production, location and change. • Environmental Management (Energy and sustainable resource use). • Global interdependence (World trade and development). • Economic transition.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,324 - £51,546 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,693; |
| Address | Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London, SE21 7LD |
In a world where society is increasingly concerned about pressing issues such as climate change, inequality and natural hazards, Geography has never been more important. The A Level course equips pupils with the knowledge and skills to write about, debate and intervene in these issues. Geography is taught by subject experts who ensure the latest knowledge and ideas are brought into the classroom; consequently, it is a thriving subject at Dulwich and one which pupils genuinely enjoy. It is common for the majority of A Level geography pupils to go on to study Geography at top universities, including at Oxford and Cambridge. At Dulwich, we encourage pupils to think critically about the world but also help them forge their views and ideas. This is enabled through classroom teaching and also through the rich co-curricular offering. We encourage sixth-form geographers to get involved and lead the running of the Middle and Upper School geography society- GeogSoc- which hosts an impressive variety of external speakers, dinners and events. We also have a well-stocked Geography library which we encourage pupils to use to develop their subject knowledge beyond the syllabus in a way which enriches their interests.
For those applicants currently studying GCSEs, we also require 14 points as a minimum entry requirement, where Grades 8 and 9 = 3 points, Grade 7 = 2 points and Grade 6 = 1 point. We would expect applicants to achieve significantly higher than our minimum grade requirement. GCSEs should include English Language, Mathematics, and a grade 8 in the three subjects to be studied at A level, where those subjects are being studied for GCSE. For 16+ applicants to enter the Remove from elsewhere in the UK, the minimum requirement for entry will be 14 points at GCSE (see above) or the equivalent. We look for a grade 8 or above in English Language, Mathematics, and all subjects chosen for study at A level. A-level grades are not commonly achieved without at least a grade 8 at GCSE in the same or related subjects. The most competitive universities will expect a mixture of A and A* grades at the A level.
A Level At A level the course is weighted 50:50 in terms of Physical and Human Geography. It is examined with four papers: Paper 1 (1.5 hours, 25% of marks overall for A2): Core Physical Geography: • Hydrology and Fluvial Geomorphology (Rivers). • Atmosphere, Weather and Global Warming. • Tectonics, Rocks and Weathering. Paper 2 (1.5 hours, 25% of marks overall for A2): Core Human Geography: • Population & Resources. • Migration & Conflict. • Settlement Dynamics. Pupils will have to answer structured short answer questions, which will involve data response from stimulus material such as maps, graphs, photographs and diagrams, as well as the application of knowledge and case studies. The second part of each paper will require pupils to demonstrate extended writing for both Physical and Human Geography with a choice of longer answer guided essay questions on the core topics above. Paper 3 – Advanced Physical Geography Options (1.5 hours, 25% of overall A level): Pupils will study and answer two questions from the following four modules: • Tropical environments. • Coastal environments. • Hazardous environments. • Arid and semi-arid environments. Paper 4 – Advanced Human Geography Options (1.5 hours, 25% of overall A level): Pupils will study and answer two questions from the following four modules: • Production, location and change. • Environmental Management (Energy and sustainable resource use). • Global interdependence (World trade and development). • Economic transition.