Course information
Geography
Wolverhampton Grammar School - Wolverhampton
01902421326
Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB
Course summary

With growing interest in issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation and social cohesion, Geography is one of the most relevant courses you could choose to study. Whatever your passion for the world - fascination with landscapes or concerns about inequality - Geography will provide you with knowledge and transferable skills that will reward you personally and advance you professionally. A Level Geography is a challenging and dynamic course which stretches and engages you in a variety of topics including Earth Life Support Systems, Global Migration and Global Governance. The Geography Department at Wolverhampton Grammar School has a history of organising successful trips and expeditions including river surveys and the annual physical Geography residential.

Entry requirements

An average GCSE score of 5.5 across a minimum of 7 subjects is required for entry to our Sixth Form along with a satisfactory school report. Further details can be found below in the key information section. Students must fulfil the entry requirements of Wolverhampton Grammar Sixth Form and achieve a minimum Grade 6 in Geography GCSE/ IGCSE

How you'll be assessed

Paper 01 Physical systems – Landscape systems and Earth’s Life support Systems with Geographical skills integrated. 1 hour 30 minutes 22% of the total of A Level Paper 02 Human Interactions – Changing Spaces; Making Places and Global Connections with Geographical Skills Integrated. 1 hour 30 minutes 22% of total A Level Paper 03 Geographical debates – Two from Climate change, Disease Dilemmas, Exploring Oceans, Future of Food or Hazardous Earth. 2 Hours 30 minutes 36% of total A Level Paper 04 Independent Investigation 20% of total A Level course

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£16,770
AddressCompton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB