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Geography

at Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students who take Geography have a keen interest in the world around them, and a curiosity in how and why the world is a dynamic and changing place. As a subject that bridges both the natural and social sciences, Geography seeks to understand societies, places and environments, and many geographical issues are highly relevant to current issues regularly reported in the media. Universities recognise and value students who have studied Geography as one of their A Levels as Geographers develop a range of valuable and transferable skills which make them more employable and adaptive learners. Students will explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues such as the consequences of globalisation, responses to hazards, water insecurity and climate change. Student will have the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of physical and human geography, the complexity of people and environment questions and issues, and to become critical, reflective and independent learners. Studying Geography at A Level will help enhance communication skills, literacy and numeracy, ICT (including use of Geographical Information Systems), spatial awareness, team working and problem-solving. Geography by nature is a very practical subject, and fieldwork plays an essential part of the course. There will be a combination of residential and local physical and human fieldwork. This will assessed through questions on examination papers and through an independent investigation.

What you need to get on

General Sixth Form Entry Requirements: Admission to the Sixth Form will be as a result of applicants achieving a minimum Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. In total students need to have achieved at least six GCSEs of which at least four subjects are at Grade 6 (or Grade B). In addition students must meet subject entry requirements. Students meeting only the minimum entry requirements for the sixth form are likely to find the choice of subjects which they can access is restricted. In addition, Grade 6 or above in GCSE Geography or in History/Religious Studies as well as a Grade 6 or above in English Language or Literature.

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 for Girls

    GREAT BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0SF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE

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