Geography
at Simon Langton Grammar School For Boys, Canterbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students follow a contemporary Geography course that has been developed in consultation with the Geographical Association, Royal Geographical Society and leading HE institutions. The course is designed so that students are inspired by the world around them, gain enjoyment and satisfaction from their geographical studies and understand their relevance in the dynamic world in which we all live and work. Although desirable, it is not essential for A Level students to have studied GCSE Geography, as the department has an extremely successful record with students who are extending their GCSE studies and those who wish to return to the subject at this stage. Topics studied will include: global hazards, landscape systems, climate change, globalisation, governance and geopolitics, urban and rural regeneration, coastal or glacial processes and management, the carbon and water cycles and how these relate to water and energy security, ecosystems and population and migration issues. The students will develop an understanding of geographical concepts and processes within the context of contemporary global issues, develop their awareness of the complexity of interactions within and between societies, economies, cultures and environments and recognise the challenges of sustainability and the implications for their own and others' lives. Individual and group research occurs throughout the course via a number of class and fieldwork exercises culminating in an individual fieldwork investigatio
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE Geography guarantees a place on this course. Please note that applicants must also meet our overall entry requirements of scoring at least a total of 42 points (simply add up all your GCSE grades) and achieve a Grade 4 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics.
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
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
LANGTON LANE, CANTERBURY, CT4 7AS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CANTERBURY
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