Geography has modules in physical and human geography. Students develop skills in mathematics, analysis, and extended writing. Practical work within the specification is one of the attractions of Geography and a minimum of 4 days is spent on compulsory fieldwork. This includes a compulsory residential trip. (Bursary students may be assisted with costs). 20% of the A Level consists of an Independent Investigation and 80% examination. Geography is a highly valued facilitating A Level, greatly desired by universities and businesses. 80% of the course consists of three examination papers: 2 hours and 15 minutes each of mostly essay writing along with data response and maths questions. 20% is coursework -completed in Upper Sixth. Students must be able to attend residential fieldwork. Geography is currently the second most employable degree and lends itself to any career that requires candidates to be versatile and have a broad range of skills. Possible career routes include – • CEO • Pilot • Teacher • Town Planning • Hazard management • Accountancy • Flood management • Environmental management • Local government • Event management • Development/Charity work • Quantity surveyor
Six GCSEs at grade 4 (must include both English Language and Maths). GCSE grade 5 in Maths, English Language and Science.
The course consists of three externally examined papers and one coursework component: Paper 1 (2 hours and 15 minutes: 105 marks: 30% of qualification) Tectonic Processes and Hazards Coastal Landscapes and Change The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Paper 2 (2 hours and 15 minutes: 105 marks: 30% of qualification) Regenerating Places Globalization Health, Human Rights and Intervention Superpowers Paper 3 (2 hours and 15 minutes: 70 marks: 20% of qualification) Synoptic investigation based on three compulsory areas: Players Attitudes and actions Futures and uncertainties Questions may relate to any of the four core topics Coursework: Independent Investigation (non-examined assessment: 70 marks: 20 % of qualification) A written report of 3,000-4,000 words on any topic relating to the compulsory or optional specification content.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Nangreave Road, Stockport, SK2 6TH |
Geography has modules in physical and human geography. Students develop skills in mathematics, analysis, and extended writing. Practical work within the specification is one of the attractions of Geography and a minimum of 4 days is spent on compulsory fieldwork. This includes a compulsory residential trip. (Bursary students may be assisted with costs). 20% of the A Level consists of an Independent Investigation and 80% examination. Geography is a highly valued facilitating A Level, greatly desired by universities and businesses. 80% of the course consists of three examination papers: 2 hours and 15 minutes each of mostly essay writing along with data response and maths questions. 20% is coursework -completed in Upper Sixth. Students must be able to attend residential fieldwork. Geography is currently the second most employable degree and lends itself to any career that requires candidates to be versatile and have a broad range of skills. Possible career routes include – • CEO • Pilot • Teacher • Town Planning • Hazard management • Accountancy • Flood management • Environmental management • Local government • Event management • Development/Charity work • Quantity surveyor
Six GCSEs at grade 4 (must include both English Language and Maths). GCSE grade 5 in Maths, English Language and Science.
The course consists of three externally examined papers and one coursework component: Paper 1 (2 hours and 15 minutes: 105 marks: 30% of qualification) Tectonic Processes and Hazards Coastal Landscapes and Change The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Paper 2 (2 hours and 15 minutes: 105 marks: 30% of qualification) Regenerating Places Globalization Health, Human Rights and Intervention Superpowers Paper 3 (2 hours and 15 minutes: 70 marks: 20% of qualification) Synoptic investigation based on three compulsory areas: Players Attitudes and actions Futures and uncertainties Questions may relate to any of the four core topics Coursework: Independent Investigation (non-examined assessment: 70 marks: 20 % of qualification) A written report of 3,000-4,000 words on any topic relating to the compulsory or optional specification content.