Geography
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School - Kent
01892521595
Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SH
Course summary

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.

Entry requirements

APS 4 including 3 GCSEs at grade 5. GCSE grade 4 in geography

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There are 3 written examination papers, each of 2 hours 15 minutes duration. The remaining 20% is assessed via a 3000 to 4000-word teacher marked, fieldwork investigation study.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCulverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SH