A Level Geography

A Level geography is a diverse and forward thinking subject that is taught by an experienced team of subject specialists who continuously strive to help students achieve their potential. Visits in the past include Iceland, Italy and London. These help develop a greater geographical understanding. The geography groups always form strong friendships stemming from fieldwork together and varied teaching activities. Practical fieldwork opportunities. Develop a huge range of transferable skills that make you highly employable.

Geography is about understanding the world in which we live and preparing us to cope with the major changes which will affect everyone in the future. It tackles the big issues of sustainable development; environmental responsibility; global interdependence and cultural understanding. The course will focus on the theoretical and skills aspects of the course enabling students to develop their knowledge and understanding of Geography and geographical issues whilst also developing a wider skill set that is transferable across many subjects and areas of work. This theory and variety of skills is taught using a range of methods including the use of case studies, group work, practical tasks and fieldwork visits. The topics covered include: Hazardous Earth Changing Places Earth's Life Support Systems Global Migration Glaciation Disease Dilemmas Human Rights

You will develop your knowledge and understanding through a combination of theory based and practical sessions in the classroom and through field work.

In Year 13 the course is assessed by three exams; Physical Systems (22%), Human Interactions (22%), Geographical Debates (36%) and an Independent enquiry project (20%). Questions involve completing short answers and a number of longer response and synoptic questions.

To study A Level courses you'll need: 5 GCSEs at 9-5 plus Grade 5 in all subjects you wish to study at A Level.