Geography A Level

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MARSH ACADEMY FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 24 November 2023

Applications Close: - 24 May 2024

Entry Requirements: - Students wishing to study 3 Level 3 courses will be required to achieve 5+ GCSEs at grade 5 and above including English and Mathematics. However, some subjects have additional requirements in terms of the grades required. The Marsh Academy operates a sliding scale of qualifications which are outlined on the Marsh Academy website. There is scope for students to study 2 Level 3 subjects and also studying some Level 2 subjects. Students who wish to study two subjects must have attained 4+GCSEs at grade 5 or above.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices

Open Event: - 23 November 2023 18:00

There has never been a better or more important time to study A level Geography. Dealing with vital issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, social issues and natural hazards, A level Geography is one of the most relevant subjects you could choose to study. Students enjoy the scope of the material they cover in geography, the insights it can provide into the world around us and the highly contemporary nature of the issues it tackles. The A level Geography course is split into human and physical geography even though geography is a very fluid subject with some of the issues overlapping.

The Geography A Level is split into two main elements, each contains a wide range of study and opportunities to develop a modern and relevant understanding of the world around us.

• Physical geography

Water and carbon cycles; Hot desert systems and landscapes; Coastal systems and landscapes; Glacial systems and landscapes; Hazards, Ecosystems under stress

• Human geography

Global systems and global governance; Changing places; Contemporary urban environments; Population and the environment; Resource security

• Geography fieldwork investigation

Component 1: Physical Geography. Written exam: 2hrs 30 minutes

Component 2: Human Geography: Written exam 2hrs 30 mins

Component 3: Geographical Fieldwork Investigation: 3,00- 4,000-word assignment after carrying out an investigation into a chosen topic

Students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including English and Maths. Students must achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in Geography.

Opting for A-level geography can give you a huge range of possible career choices in the future. The A-level geography course encourages students to gain and apply knowledge and understanding of physical and human processes through studying places and environments with an appreciation of the dynamic nature of geography.

Students who study Geography will find that it is a facilitating subject for many universities. Students who study geography are able to apply their knowledge and skills across a wide range of career fields from working with international charities to surveying and project management. Many of the leaders of global institutions and companies have studied Geography at an advanced level.