The course involves the study of change in both physical and human environments as well as how people interact within these. The topics covered in Year 12: Regenerating Places - A study of how and why places are shaped and changed, the meanings and identities attached to different places and the consequences for different people Coastal landscapes & Change – A study of energy flows in the coastal environment, the threats they face and the need for sustainable and holistic management. Tectonic Processes and Hazards - Tectonic processes, a study of the causes of tectonic hazards, the impact of tectonic activity on people, and responses to tectonic hazards. Globalisation - A study of globalisation, its causes and consequences for different people and places. The Year 13 topics include: The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity - Water cycle, human and natural factors that impact on water cycling, consequences for water security and future water conflicts. The Carbon Cycle & Energy Security - Carbon cycle, human and natural factors impacting on carbon cycling, the consequences for ecosystems and management strategies. Superpowers - The reasons for shifting economic and political power, and the influence of superpowers on global governance and the health of the planet. Health and human rights - The impact of geopolitical interventions on both human health & wellbeing and human rights.
English and Maths GCSE at level 4 plus 3 other GCSEs at level 4 or higher
This is a linear course with three exams at the end of the two years each lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Two of the exams assess the topics covered over the course each accounting for 30% of the qualification. The third is a decision making paper with an unseen resource booklet, this accounts for 20% of the course. The last 20% from coursework on either human of physical geography and is supported by your 4 days of fieldwork.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Middlecave Road, Malton, YO17 7NH |
The course involves the study of change in both physical and human environments as well as how people interact within these. The topics covered in Year 12: Regenerating Places - A study of how and why places are shaped and changed, the meanings and identities attached to different places and the consequences for different people Coastal landscapes & Change – A study of energy flows in the coastal environment, the threats they face and the need for sustainable and holistic management. Tectonic Processes and Hazards - Tectonic processes, a study of the causes of tectonic hazards, the impact of tectonic activity on people, and responses to tectonic hazards. Globalisation - A study of globalisation, its causes and consequences for different people and places. The Year 13 topics include: The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity - Water cycle, human and natural factors that impact on water cycling, consequences for water security and future water conflicts. The Carbon Cycle & Energy Security - Carbon cycle, human and natural factors impacting on carbon cycling, the consequences for ecosystems and management strategies. Superpowers - The reasons for shifting economic and political power, and the influence of superpowers on global governance and the health of the planet. Health and human rights - The impact of geopolitical interventions on both human health & wellbeing and human rights.
English and Maths GCSE at level 4 plus 3 other GCSEs at level 4 or higher
This is a linear course with three exams at the end of the two years each lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Two of the exams assess the topics covered over the course each accounting for 30% of the qualification. The third is a decision making paper with an unseen resource booklet, this accounts for 20% of the course. The last 20% from coursework on either human of physical geography and is supported by your 4 days of fieldwork.