Geography
at Westlands School, Sittingbourne · school or sixth form
What the college says
There are many different skills gained by studying geography. The course requires research as well as data handling skills to be developed and refined, including map and cartographic skills, production and analysis of graphs, and data sensors. Geography also involves written work so strong literacy and communication skills are required and developed. Field trips are an integral part of geography, so collaborative work in small groups is also important. This qualification enables students to engage critically with real world issues and places, apply their own geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to make sense of the world around them, and to help prepare them to succeed in their chosen pathway.
What you need to get on
Students need to achieve 6 for GCSE Geography. Other entry requirements include grade 5 for English and maths plus two other subjects at grade 5.
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
The Westlands School
Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 1PF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Sittingbourne
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