To study and enjoy A Level Geography you need to be interested and very much aware of the world around you. Your A Level Geography course gives you a strong foundation for understanding the two main themes of the subject: human geography and physical geography. Between them, they’re what make our planet tick. We follow the EDEXCEL syllabus, which ensures a solid grounding in both the physical and human elements of Geography. In the first year you`ll study the importance of the water cycles, how the sea shapes our coastline, as well as how urban areas are regenerating and how the inter connectivity of our planet is changing over time. In the second year you will study the hazards posed by the tectonic process and how our globe has been effected by changes in health and disease. In each area of study you will consider the values and attitudes of decision makers, consider your own values and attitudes and support your learning of ideas through the study of specific case studies. You will also develop a variety of geographical skills, which will broaden and deepen your existing knowledge. Geography helps students to develop a number of skills: Undertaking research and analysis/evaluating information/decision making/critical thinking/teamwork on practical projects/investigating global issues/numeracy/report writing/ICT Skills.
To take up the challenge and enjoy the rewards of Geography it is preferred that you will have achieved a grade 6 or higher at GCSE. If you have not done Geography at GCSE it is still an option for you, but we strongly recommend speaking with a member of the department to ensure you make an informed choice.
The course is linear which means at the end of the two years you will complete three exams, one physical, one human and one synoptic exam. Each exam is assessed through multiple choice questions, short answers and an extended piece of writing. You will also complete your own geographical fieldwork investigation on a topic of your choice. This is worth 20% of the A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, ST14 8DU |
To study and enjoy A Level Geography you need to be interested and very much aware of the world around you. Your A Level Geography course gives you a strong foundation for understanding the two main themes of the subject: human geography and physical geography. Between them, they’re what make our planet tick. We follow the EDEXCEL syllabus, which ensures a solid grounding in both the physical and human elements of Geography. In the first year you`ll study the importance of the water cycles, how the sea shapes our coastline, as well as how urban areas are regenerating and how the inter connectivity of our planet is changing over time. In the second year you will study the hazards posed by the tectonic process and how our globe has been effected by changes in health and disease. In each area of study you will consider the values and attitudes of decision makers, consider your own values and attitudes and support your learning of ideas through the study of specific case studies. You will also develop a variety of geographical skills, which will broaden and deepen your existing knowledge. Geography helps students to develop a number of skills: Undertaking research and analysis/evaluating information/decision making/critical thinking/teamwork on practical projects/investigating global issues/numeracy/report writing/ICT Skills.
To take up the challenge and enjoy the rewards of Geography it is preferred that you will have achieved a grade 6 or higher at GCSE. If you have not done Geography at GCSE it is still an option for you, but we strongly recommend speaking with a member of the department to ensure you make an informed choice.
The course is linear which means at the end of the two years you will complete three exams, one physical, one human and one synoptic exam. Each exam is assessed through multiple choice questions, short answers and an extended piece of writing. You will also complete your own geographical fieldwork investigation on a topic of your choice. This is worth 20% of the A Level.