Course information
Geography
Chestnut Grove Academy - Wandsworth
02086738737
Chestnut Grove, Balham, London, SW12 8JZ
Course summary

LENGTH OF COURSE & NUMBER OF LESSONS PER CYCLE: 2 year A Level, with 5 lessons per week. WHICH SKILLS WILL YOU ACQUIRE? - Focus on communication and analytical skills - Critical awareness of human and natural world processes - Ability to interpret and analyze data - Ability to explain and evaluate complex geographical concepts and global issues - Evaluative skills and decision making for the future of the planet WHICH CAREER PATHWAYS EXIST AFTER STUDYING THIS SUBJECT? Geographers have one of the highest rates of graduate employment, pursuing a wide range of career paths. It’s often said that there is no such thing as a geography job; rather there are multiple jobs that geographers do. Particular career areas include, but are not limited to: - Civil service - International organizations such as United Nations - Environmental consultancy/urban planning and sustainability - Geographical information systems officer - International aid/development sector - Risk catastrophe researcher/analyst - Law - Media WHICH SUBJECTS COMPLEMENT THIS COURSE? - Politics - Biology - English Literature - Mathematics - Economics - History - Sociology

Entry requirements

5+ 9-4 passes at GCSE (with English and Mathematics at grade 5), preferably with a grade 6 in Geography

How you'll be assessed

A Level written examination 80% and coursework (fieldwork investigation) 20%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressChestnut Grove, Balham, London, SW12 8JZ