Geography

Applications Open: Thursday, 27th November 2025 from 5pm.

Applications Close: Friday, 13th February 2026.

Entry requirements: • All students must gain 5 passes at Grade 4 or above at GCSE (or the equivalent for vocational qualifications) including a pass in English and / or Maths.

How to apply:

Internal Students - please use the schools internal system: https://www.studentoptions.co/sixthform/

External Students - please use KentChoices. Log in to get started here.

When studying A-level Geography, you will need to have a genuine interest in how natural systems and humans interact. The course will utilise your Maths and problem-solving skills alongside discussion and extended research. This will help you become an independent thinker and learner so that by the time you get to your exams, you will be able to show your understanding of a range of opinions and be able to illustrate your answers with the case studies you have investigated.

• In A level Geography, students will gain in-depth knowledge of physical and human geography, building on the content learnt at GCSE level.

• Physical geography will include water and carbon cycles, coastal systems and landscapes and ecosystems under stress.

• Human geography will include global systems and governance, changing places and resource security.

• The learner will also complete a fieldwork investigation that will be assessed as an independent

investigation.

80% examination and 20% coursework (fieldwork investigation)

• Exam paper 1: 105 marks, 2 hours and 15 mins, 30% of overall grade.

• Exam paper 2: 105 marks, 2 hours and 15 mins, 30% of overall grade.

• Exam paper 3: 70 marks, 2 hours and 15 mins, 20% of overall grade.

• Non examination assessment – Independent Investigation: 70 marks, 20% of overall grade.

Grade 4 in Geography OR Grade 4 in Maths if new to subject.

Geography is a highly valued A-level that provides a broad understanding of how the world works and can unlock a wide variety of careers. The course helps to develop your skills in research, data analysis, referencing, mapreading and problem-solving. These skills are valued in careers such as urban planning, environmental science, business, law, energy supply, global development, international relations and medicine.