Geography helps to improve a number of valuable learning and life skills such as ICT, communication, numeracy and literacy skills. It teaches you how to handle and organise data and resources and is therefore seen as an excellent subject to study by universities and future employers. Geography is a unique and varied subject as it studies both the physical structure of the Earth as well as the social structure. For this reason it can be taken at university either as a BSc or a BA. It is often available as a joint honours degree, combining with subjects such as development, economics, and environmental and sports sciences. It can lead to subject-linked careers such as town planning, surveying, hydrology, meteorology, environmental sciences and ordnance survey planning; or it can be used as a degree basis for further training in any subject. Geographers gain a huge range of transferable skills that are popular with universities and employers alike. Russell Group Universities say Geography is one of the key facilitating subjects for entry to degree level. Michael Palin: Geography is a living, breathing subject, constantly adapting itself to change. It is dynamic and relevant. For me geography is a great adventure with a purpose. Geography students hold the key to the worlds problems. So Why Geography and Why Us?! Studying Geography at A Level allows you time to immerse yourself in the world and to learn how it works in both a physical and human sense. It is a subject that will match with any other, and allow you to discover your passions. Geography can provide you with the basis of knowledge and skills to change the world! All of us in the department love our subject and hope that we will be able to develop a lifelong love of it with you too. In Year 12 you will study Water and the Carbon Cycle, Changing Places, Coasts and Skills. This will allow you variety and choice when it comes to coursework. In Year 13 the units are Global Systems and Global Governance, Hazards, Population and the Environment, as well as some additional statistical skills.
- Grade 6 or above at GCSE level Geography. - A minimum of 48 points taken from the sum of their best 8 full course GCSEs (for example a Grade 8 is equivalent to 8 points).
Fieldwork will be assessed through coursework which is worth 20% of the final Geography grade and provides an excellent basis for the exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HF |
Geography helps to improve a number of valuable learning and life skills such as ICT, communication, numeracy and literacy skills. It teaches you how to handle and organise data and resources and is therefore seen as an excellent subject to study by universities and future employers. Geography is a unique and varied subject as it studies both the physical structure of the Earth as well as the social structure. For this reason it can be taken at university either as a BSc or a BA. It is often available as a joint honours degree, combining with subjects such as development, economics, and environmental and sports sciences. It can lead to subject-linked careers such as town planning, surveying, hydrology, meteorology, environmental sciences and ordnance survey planning; or it can be used as a degree basis for further training in any subject. Geographers gain a huge range of transferable skills that are popular with universities and employers alike. Russell Group Universities say Geography is one of the key facilitating subjects for entry to degree level. Michael Palin: Geography is a living, breathing subject, constantly adapting itself to change. It is dynamic and relevant. For me geography is a great adventure with a purpose. Geography students hold the key to the worlds problems. So Why Geography and Why Us?! Studying Geography at A Level allows you time to immerse yourself in the world and to learn how it works in both a physical and human sense. It is a subject that will match with any other, and allow you to discover your passions. Geography can provide you with the basis of knowledge and skills to change the world! All of us in the department love our subject and hope that we will be able to develop a lifelong love of it with you too. In Year 12 you will study Water and the Carbon Cycle, Changing Places, Coasts and Skills. This will allow you variety and choice when it comes to coursework. In Year 13 the units are Global Systems and Global Governance, Hazards, Population and the Environment, as well as some additional statistical skills.
- Grade 6 or above at GCSE level Geography. - A minimum of 48 points taken from the sum of their best 8 full course GCSEs (for example a Grade 8 is equivalent to 8 points).
Fieldwork will be assessed through coursework which is worth 20% of the final Geography grade and provides an excellent basis for the exam.