A Level Geography - New Linear A Level
at Barton Court Grammar School, Canterbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
Geography at A Level is a stimulating subject, and of special relevance to those who want to make sense of the complex, interconnected globalised world in which we live. Nicholas Crane, president of the Royal Geographical Society, describes geography as an ?academically robust subject which spans the social and physical sciences and promotes a lifelong interest and fascination in how the world works.? The department runs one Post-16 A Level course following the Edexcel specification. Students will study the following topics for Paper 1: tectonic processes and hazards, the water cycle and water insecurity, the carbon cycle and energy security and coastal landscapes and change. For Paper 2, students will study globalisation, superpowers, rebranding places and migration. Paper 3 is a synoptic investigation of a geographical issue, while the remainder of the course is made up of a 3000-4000 word independent investigation on a relevant topic of interest to the student.
What you need to get on
Sixth Form entry requirements, including Geography at grade B or 6. However, students who have not studied the GCSE Geography course may be considered after discussion with the Curriculum Leader.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Barton Court Grammar School
Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Canterbury
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