Increasingly, we live in a globalised world. We are inextricably linked to the other 7.3 billion people living on planet earth in 2015. The issues posed by our relationships with the natural world and with each other, today and in the future, are what geographers are fascinated by. In the first year we study the themes of population and the geography of health, exploring issues such as overpopulation and the spread of diseases such as HIVAIDS. We learn to explain changes in rivers and coasts as part of natural global systems. In the second year we investigate global climate change, natural hazard management and the potential for human resilience. We explore urbanisation and the challenges of megacities. we learn to explain modern contemporary conflicts and the potential for resolution. Students gain highly transferrable skills on this course, for example using a range of sources they will analyse information, gain knowledge of people and places and develop their awareness of global citizenship issues. We strongly encourage independence and critical thinking. The course is split into three parts. Physical modules and human modules which are assessed in two exams at the end of year 13. Much of the content is delivered in year 12. There is also a non-examined assessment (coursework) element. This involves four days of practical fieldwork in the south west of England to gather primary data. We encourage students to help select areas of interest to visit. You will then decide on a specific area to carry out your own detailed investigation.
- 5 in Maths and English; plus a 5 in Geography if taken or in a humanities subject - Grade 4 (or the equivalent) in 5 subjects.
80% written examinations There are two exams, covering all of the human and physical content. All the modules are assessed. Paper 1 is physical geography, a 2.5 hour exam comprising of 40% of the A level. Paper 2 is the human geography, a 2.5 hour exam comprising of 40% of the A level. 20% independent investigation Non-examined assessment, approx. 4,000 words on a topic of your choice that relates to any of the modules 20% of the A level.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SF |
Increasingly, we live in a globalised world. We are inextricably linked to the other 7.3 billion people living on planet earth in 2015. The issues posed by our relationships with the natural world and with each other, today and in the future, are what geographers are fascinated by. In the first year we study the themes of population and the geography of health, exploring issues such as overpopulation and the spread of diseases such as HIVAIDS. We learn to explain changes in rivers and coasts as part of natural global systems. In the second year we investigate global climate change, natural hazard management and the potential for human resilience. We explore urbanisation and the challenges of megacities. we learn to explain modern contemporary conflicts and the potential for resolution. Students gain highly transferrable skills on this course, for example using a range of sources they will analyse information, gain knowledge of people and places and develop their awareness of global citizenship issues. We strongly encourage independence and critical thinking. The course is split into three parts. Physical modules and human modules which are assessed in two exams at the end of year 13. Much of the content is delivered in year 12. There is also a non-examined assessment (coursework) element. This involves four days of practical fieldwork in the south west of England to gather primary data. We encourage students to help select areas of interest to visit. You will then decide on a specific area to carry out your own detailed investigation.
- 5 in Maths and English; plus a 5 in Geography if taken or in a humanities subject - Grade 4 (or the equivalent) in 5 subjects.
80% written examinations There are two exams, covering all of the human and physical content. All the modules are assessed. Paper 1 is physical geography, a 2.5 hour exam comprising of 40% of the A level. Paper 2 is the human geography, a 2.5 hour exam comprising of 40% of the A level. 20% independent investigation Non-examined assessment, approx. 4,000 words on a topic of your choice that relates to any of the modules 20% of the A level.