Group 4 International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems SL Level 3
at Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs · school or sixth form
What the college says
The main purpose of this course is to give students a coherent perspective on the interrelationships between environmental systems and societies. So what does this mean? It means that we won't just say "here is an environmental problem, isn't it terrible?..." To really understand the causes and effects of environmental problems, and how people try to manage them, we will need to look at the issues from many angles (e.g. scientific, ethical, historical, economic, cultural and socio-political). This is called taking a 'holistic' approach. By the end of this course students should be able to adopt an informed personal response to current environmental issues. They should also understand the impact of the choices and decisions we make in our own lives on the environment. Students will also gain an appreciation of the global diversity of environments and ecosystems, cultural and historical differences in attitudes to the environment, and differing perspectives on sustainability. Reflecting the trans-disciplinary nature of the subject students will be well prepared for university degrees in a range of subjects from Politics to Biology, from Archaeology to Chemistry. It is very helpful for students who have chosen Sciences and Mathematics at HL and want to strengthen their science profile yet further, but also for students who understand the value of science in their overall profile but do not want to take a ?traditional? science subject. The skills of research and analysis that stu
What you need to get on
8 passes at GCSE : 6 at grade 6 and 2 at grade 5 at least
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
Dane Court Grammar School
BROADSTAIRS ROAD, BROADSTAIRS, CT10 2RT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · BROADSTAIRS
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
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London · 2 years
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Ingatestone · East of England · 2 years
- Their version
Broadstairs · South East · 2 years