Many Benenden A Level Geographers go on to study Geography at university. Geographers are very employable due to the wide range of enquiry-based skills meaning they are equipped for the rapidly changing workplace. The specification we follow at Benenden has been designed to increase the contemporary nature of the subject. There are opportunities for specialisation and progression to higher education and employment. There will be natural progression from GCSE to GCE, ensuring that there is development of content as well as some new areas such as Energy and Climatology, not previously studied. Students will be given the opportunity to develop fieldwork skills and study geographical issues and impacts. Climate change, Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, Overpopulation and Ebola are just some of the topics we study. If you find the news and the world we live in interesting – you will love Geography.
Geography GCSE 7+, Maths GCSE 6+, English 6+ and any science GCSE 6+.
COMPONENT 1 Changing Landscapes and Changing Places: Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes. 20.5% Outline Section A: Glaciated Landscapes: How do glaciers shape the land? Section B: Changing Places: How do places change due to immigration and economic changes? Topics covered Glaciology, Changing urban and rural settlements COMPONENT 2 Global Systems and Global Governance: Written examination: 2 hours. 27.5% Outline Water and Carbon: How do water and carbon cycles control life on Earth? Global Governance: How does humanity manage complex international issues from migration crisis to oceans? Section C: 21st Century Challenges How do we face the global threats facing humanity in the 21st Century? Topics covered Water and Carbon cycles, Oceanography, Migration crisis COMPONENT 3 Contemporary Themes in Geography: Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes. 32% Outline Section A: Tectonic Hazards: How can we manage the threat from volcanoes and earthquakes? Section B: Contemporary Themes in Geography: How can we manage energy challenges and dilemmas? What controls weather and climate. Climate change and the future. Topics covered Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Energy crisis, Weather and Climate change COMPONENT 4 Independent Investigation (coursework): Non-exam assessment: approx: 4,000 words. 20% Outline One written independent investigation based on the collection of both glacial field data and secondary information during fieldwork in the Cumbrian Mountains or the French Pyrenees (dependent on Covid situation). This is an exciting opportunity to undertake your own research (with lots of support). This is excellent preparation for university education and the experience is highly valued by higher education institutions. Topics covered Fieldwork techniques, G.I.S.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day Boarding £35,582; Boarding £47,400 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4AA |
Many Benenden A Level Geographers go on to study Geography at university. Geographers are very employable due to the wide range of enquiry-based skills meaning they are equipped for the rapidly changing workplace. The specification we follow at Benenden has been designed to increase the contemporary nature of the subject. There are opportunities for specialisation and progression to higher education and employment. There will be natural progression from GCSE to GCE, ensuring that there is development of content as well as some new areas such as Energy and Climatology, not previously studied. Students will be given the opportunity to develop fieldwork skills and study geographical issues and impacts. Climate change, Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, Overpopulation and Ebola are just some of the topics we study. If you find the news and the world we live in interesting – you will love Geography.
Geography GCSE 7+, Maths GCSE 6+, English 6+ and any science GCSE 6+.
COMPONENT 1 Changing Landscapes and Changing Places: Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes. 20.5% Outline Section A: Glaciated Landscapes: How do glaciers shape the land? Section B: Changing Places: How do places change due to immigration and economic changes? Topics covered Glaciology, Changing urban and rural settlements COMPONENT 2 Global Systems and Global Governance: Written examination: 2 hours. 27.5% Outline Water and Carbon: How do water and carbon cycles control life on Earth? Global Governance: How does humanity manage complex international issues from migration crisis to oceans? Section C: 21st Century Challenges How do we face the global threats facing humanity in the 21st Century? Topics covered Water and Carbon cycles, Oceanography, Migration crisis COMPONENT 3 Contemporary Themes in Geography: Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes. 32% Outline Section A: Tectonic Hazards: How can we manage the threat from volcanoes and earthquakes? Section B: Contemporary Themes in Geography: How can we manage energy challenges and dilemmas? What controls weather and climate. Climate change and the future. Topics covered Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Energy crisis, Weather and Climate change COMPONENT 4 Independent Investigation (coursework): Non-exam assessment: approx: 4,000 words. 20% Outline One written independent investigation based on the collection of both glacial field data and secondary information during fieldwork in the Cumbrian Mountains or the French Pyrenees (dependent on Covid situation). This is an exciting opportunity to undertake your own research (with lots of support). This is excellent preparation for university education and the experience is highly valued by higher education institutions. Topics covered Fieldwork techniques, G.I.S.