Geography A Level gives you an insight into the human and physical processes that are affecting our planet. A Level Geography is a subject that blends well with both science and social science A Levels because of the broad range of topics studied. The subject covers both human and physical geography which include topics such as piracy, human trafficking, climate change, plate tectonics, biodiversity and many things in between. You do not need to have studied geography at GCSE level, but this would be an advantage along with an interest in contemporary world issues. Fieldwork is a vital part of this course and you will be spending at least four days in the field over the two-year course. We visit the Somerset Coast, Bristol Harbourside Redevelopment, Steart Salt Marshes and the Quantock Hills. These field trips help you develop skills such as data collection, presentation and analysis, drawing conclusions and evaluating your work. These skills are necessary to complete the coursework element of the course where you will conduct your own investigation into a topic of your choice. They are also very valuable skills for university and employment. In conjunction with other similar subjects, we run international residential visits which have previously included trips to Italy and Iceland.
You need five GCSEs in the 9 to 5 range including English.
You will be assessed through an independent fieldwork investigation of 3,000 to 4,000 words and written examinations, with regular internal assessment taking place as the course unfolds. Your final A Level exams will be made up of three exam papers covering the entire programme at the end of year two.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ |
Geography A Level gives you an insight into the human and physical processes that are affecting our planet. A Level Geography is a subject that blends well with both science and social science A Levels because of the broad range of topics studied. The subject covers both human and physical geography which include topics such as piracy, human trafficking, climate change, plate tectonics, biodiversity and many things in between. You do not need to have studied geography at GCSE level, but this would be an advantage along with an interest in contemporary world issues. Fieldwork is a vital part of this course and you will be spending at least four days in the field over the two-year course. We visit the Somerset Coast, Bristol Harbourside Redevelopment, Steart Salt Marshes and the Quantock Hills. These field trips help you develop skills such as data collection, presentation and analysis, drawing conclusions and evaluating your work. These skills are necessary to complete the coursework element of the course where you will conduct your own investigation into a topic of your choice. They are also very valuable skills for university and employment. In conjunction with other similar subjects, we run international residential visits which have previously included trips to Italy and Iceland.
You need five GCSEs in the 9 to 5 range including English.
You will be assessed through an independent fieldwork investigation of 3,000 to 4,000 words and written examinations, with regular internal assessment taking place as the course unfolds. Your final A Level exams will be made up of three exam papers covering the entire programme at the end of year two.