Geography A Level
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School
Abbey Place, FAVERSHAM, ME13 7BQ
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
There will be a charge for trips and visits etc.
No Availability
Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Application Instructions
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY.
Entry Requirements - Please follow the link and download our Options Guide to view the entry requirements for Sixth Form and individual subjects https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/thinking-about-joining-queen-elizabeths-grammar-school-for-sixth-form/
How to Apply -
Internals - Google Form - Speak to Mr Cowlam or Mrs Gossling
Externals - Through Kent Choices
https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/applying-to-the-sixth-form/
You must select a minimum AND maximum of 5 subject choices:
Option A - 3 main subject choices* + an enhancement subject choice** + a reserve subject choice***
Option B - 4 main subject choices + a reserve subject choice
*a main subject choice is a full A Level subject e.g Mathematics/Geography/Physics/German etc
** an enhancement subject choice is either EPQ, Maths in Context or Trinity Acting Exams
***a reserve choice can be either a full A Level or another enhancement option
Course Summary
Geography A Level
EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography
Course Details
Skills that will be developed
- Relevant geographical knowledge
- Data handling and fieldwork techniques
- Literacy
- Personal skills
- A balanced and informed understanding of the changing world you live in
What will you learn?
Provisional outline of Edexcel geography A Level to be studied from September 2016
Paper 1 - Physical Geography (30%)
Includes the following topics
- Tectonic Processes and Hazards
- Landscape Systems, Processes and Change
- The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
- The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security
- Climate Change Futures
Paper 2 Human Geography (30%)
Includes the following topics
- Globalisation
- Shaping Places
- Superpowers
- Health, Human Rights and Intervention
Paper 3 A Synoptic Examination (20%)
Bring together a variety of the topics above with a focus on:
- Players
- Attitudes and actions
- Futures and uncertainties
Coursework: Independent Investigation (20%)
- The investigation report is internally assessed and externally moderated.
- The student will produce a written report of 3000–4000 words.
Enrichment
There will be fieldwork opportunities on this course. (This year we are planning to visit Barcelona) There is also an opportunity for individual study on a topic on which you have some choice.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
There are 3 exam assessments and 1 coursework assessment.
Entry requirements
A GCSE Grade 6 in Geography or above. If the subject is not offered at GCSE then a grade 6 in a GCSE Humanities subject is required.
Your next steps...
What happens when you have finished?
What other learning could you do: You could take this course with other advanced level courses such as Travel and Tourism or Health and Social Care, to prepare for Higher Education in areas of geography, humanities, science or more general Higher Education courses.
With further training, you could go on to a job related to geography and work as a Town Planner, Environmental Officer or Weather Forecaster.
The course also helps you to develop the basic skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for.
Future opportunities
Degree courses include Human Geography (BA), Physical Geography (BSc), Geology, Environmental Science Leisure and Tourism. Careers for Geographers fall into a very wide range of areas including Environmental Services, the Scientific Civil Service, Cartography, Surveying and planning, Teaching and the tourist industry.
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