The world we live in is changing. This course allows students to see why and how it is changing through a variety of modules. This course can enhance communication skills, literacy, numeracy. IT literacy, spatial awareness, team working, problem solving and environmental awareness. What does the course involve? • Exploring a wide variety of current, topical human and physical themes such as water and the carbon cycle, hazards, coastal landscapes and contemporary urban environments. • Developing investigative, cartographic, statistical and graphical skills. • Completing a fieldwork investigation and learning geographical skills.
GCSE Grade 5 or above.
Component 1 - Physical geography In this unit students will study water and carbon cycles, coastal systems, landscapes and hazards. Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes - 40% of A Level Component 2 - Human Geography In this unit students will study global systems, global governance, changing places and contemporary urban environments. Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes - 40% of A Level Component 3 - Geography fieldwork investigation In this unit students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. Written exam: 3,000 - 4,000 words - 20% of A Level. Therefore fieldwork is an essential part of the Geography A level. Students are required to undertake four days of fieldwork, which will include a residential trip.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH |
The world we live in is changing. This course allows students to see why and how it is changing through a variety of modules. This course can enhance communication skills, literacy, numeracy. IT literacy, spatial awareness, team working, problem solving and environmental awareness. What does the course involve? • Exploring a wide variety of current, topical human and physical themes such as water and the carbon cycle, hazards, coastal landscapes and contemporary urban environments. • Developing investigative, cartographic, statistical and graphical skills. • Completing a fieldwork investigation and learning geographical skills.
GCSE Grade 5 or above.
Component 1 - Physical geography In this unit students will study water and carbon cycles, coastal systems, landscapes and hazards. Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes - 40% of A Level Component 2 - Human Geography In this unit students will study global systems, global governance, changing places and contemporary urban environments. Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes - 40% of A Level Component 3 - Geography fieldwork investigation In this unit students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. Written exam: 3,000 - 4,000 words - 20% of A Level. Therefore fieldwork is an essential part of the Geography A level. Students are required to undertake four days of fieldwork, which will include a residential trip.