Geography
Brentwood County High School - Essex
01277238900
Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, CM14 4JF
Course summary

If you enjoyed the Geography GCSE, then you will really enjoy the greater focus and depth on topics that you already like. In addition, geography is a broad-based academic subject which will open up options for you in your future. Employers and universities see geography as a robust academic subject rich in skills, knowledge and understanding. As a subject linking the arts and the sciences it is highly flexible in terms of what you can combine it with at A Level. You will learn in a wide variety of ways, using maps, GIS skills, data analysis, photos, videos and podcasts, as well as fieldwork which is an essential part of your A Level course. You will be encouraged to frame your own questions using higher level thinking skills and show your grasp of complex issues. You will be going on a residential fieldtrip to North Wales, experiencing an area famous for its coastal, river and glaciated scenery.

Entry requirements

You will need to achieve at least Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Maths and a 6 in Geography.

How you'll be assessed

Components 1 and 2 are assessed through exams worth 22% each; component 3 is another exam worth 36%. Finally, the NEA is worth 20%.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSeven Arches Road, Brentwood, CM14 4JF