Geography A Level

Applications Open: - Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - Thursday 20th August 2026.

General Sixth Form Entry Requirements: - Minimum 4 GCSE passes at Grade 4 and above to study BTEC or vocational courses; 5 GCSE passes at 4 and above to study A level/BTEC combination; 5 GCSE's at Grades 5 and above to study straight A Levels.

*Please note there may be subject specific entry requirements which also need to be met.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices. Applications via email will not be accepted.

Geography A level

AQA

Year 1:

Contemporary Urban Environments

Hazards

Changing Places

Coastal Systems and Landscapes

Year 2:

Fieldwork

Water and Carbon Cycles

Global Systems and Global Governance

The specialist teachers in the department do make occasional changes to the selection of units of study, according to their own on-going geographical research interests, and also the feedback provided by students.

All assessment takes place at the end of the course in year 2.

A level exam:

Paper 1-Two hours (35% of A level)

Paper 2-Two hours (35% of A level)

Paper 3-Coursework (30% of A level)

Five GCSE 9-4 grades or equivalent.

Students should have a GCSE grade 4 in both English Language and Geography.

Students without GCSE, but a good background knowledge and enthusiasm will be considered on an individual basis.

Journalism

Ecology

Teaching

Meteorology

Travel Industry

Town Planning

Environmental Consultancy

Engineering