Geography A Level

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

Geography A Level

EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography

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.

There are 3 exam assessments and 1 coursework assessment.