Geography
The Kimberley School - Nottinghamshire
01159387000
Newdigate Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2NJ
Course summary

Geography is the study of the Earth’s Places, People, Environments and Societies. It is the only subject whose main focus is the relationship between people and their environment. In other words Geography tries to make sense of the changing world we all live in. There are many types of Geography. At A-level we look at Physical, Environmental, Human, Social and Cultural and Political Geographies. Candidates for Geography will be interested in the World around them, how and why it is changing and their role in the world of the Future. Our students will learn in a number of ways and will develop a range of skills including ICT and handling data, decision making, fieldwork skills, presenting data, as well as looking at other cultures, political decisions, and discussing alternative solutions to problems. Candidates will normally have studied Geography at GCSE but this is not always essential.

Entry requirements

To enter any Level 3 course you will need 5 Grade 4 – 9s (A* - C) GCSE Geography Grade 5. A grade 4 may be accepted following discussions with the SPL / Head of VI Form on suitability.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 - Physical Geography A 2 hour 30 min exam worth 40% of total A level Unit 2 - Human Geography A 2 hour 30 min exam worth 40% of total A level Unit 3 - Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue 3 – 4thousand words. 20% of total marks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNewdigate Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2NJ