Geography

Course summary

A Level geography is made up of six major topic areas which are examined at the end of the linear, two-year course. There are three physical geography topics (“Coastal Systems and Landscapes”, “Water and Carbon Cycles” and “Hazards”) and three Human Geography topics (Global Systems and Global Governance”, “Population and the Environment” and “Changing Places”). Further to the examined topics, students are also required to complete a 3,000 to 4,000 word “Individual Fieldwork Investigation” (coursework) which must include the collection of data in the field. The focus of this investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. As part of this process it is stipulated that students must spend a minimum of four days of fieldwork during their A Level. It is intended that a residential fieldtrip will take place during the summer of Year 12 to give students the necessary experience to tackle their investigations, which follow, with confidence.