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GCE A Level in Geography

at Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The subject content in Geography is stimulating and broad, covering a range of physical and human geographical themes, from tectonic hazards to migration. Geography at A Level is highly respected, and the Russell Group of Universities classify Geography as a facilitating subject i.e. one that is recommended to be taken in preparation for Higher Education. We follow the AQA specification and we do not enter students for AS examinations. Terminal examinations are sat at the end of Year 13. Paper 1 sees students studying Physical Geography, with natural hazards, coastal landscapes and the water and carbon cycles being explored. Paper 2 has a Human Geography focus, and students engage with the dynamics of cities, migration, the changing image of places, as well as globalisation and international decision-making. Twenty percent of the overall marks are based on the assessment of a 3,000-4,000-word coursework project. To complete this, students will conduct fieldwork investigations in Dorset in the first week back after the Easter break. Students stay there for four days, and are supported not just by the staff at MGS, but also by well qualified and highly experienced field work experts at Leeson House, Swanage. Students formulate their own coursework question, and they develop a host of data collection skills over the course of the trip. Students will enhance their data interpretation skills as well. The skills developed are excellent preparation for Higher Education, and are high

What you need to get on

To study this course, you should have a Grade 6 in Geography at GCSE. Also, at least Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English.

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

  • Maidstone Grammar School

    BARTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE

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