Why Geography at A-level? Geography is unique in its position as a bridge between the Arts and the Sciences. It allows the “science” specialist to develop important literary skills and the “arts” specialist to develop important numeracy and graphical skills. It is especially attractive to those who want to maintain links with the “real world” outside the classroom. The course focuses on an understanding of both human and physical environments and the relationships between them. In studying it you will discuss, critically, many current and controversial issues such as changing populations, ecosystems under stress, changing places, and the importance of cycles and systems in the natural world. Throughout the course, you will develop a wide variety of useful skills such as: ● The ability to write coherent arguments ● Interpreting data from a wide variety of sources ● Problem solving, e.g. planning and management issues. ● Data collection, analysis and presentation. ● Use of instruments. ● Social skills – working collaboratively, fieldwork in groups, and using questionnaires.
40 points in their 9 best GCSE subjects or equivalent qualifications. (Where 9 subjects have not been studied, the school reserves the right to consider entry; this will be dependent on actual exam results, not predictions, and students must still achieve the minimum individual subject requirements.) A minimum of 2 grade 6s in GCSE subjects or grades of the same standard in equivalent qualifications. Grade 6 in GCSE Geography or Grade 5 in GCSE Geography and a grade 6 in English or a Science or Humanities subject. If Geography was not studied at GCSE, then a grade 6 in a related subject.
Component 1: Physical Geography / 2h30mins / 40% of A level Component 2: Human Geography / 2h30mins / 40% of A level Component 3: Geography Fieldwork Investigation / an independent study in the area of your choice undertaken at the end of year 12 and the beginning of year 13 / 20% of A-level.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3JB |
Why Geography at A-level? Geography is unique in its position as a bridge between the Arts and the Sciences. It allows the “science” specialist to develop important literary skills and the “arts” specialist to develop important numeracy and graphical skills. It is especially attractive to those who want to maintain links with the “real world” outside the classroom. The course focuses on an understanding of both human and physical environments and the relationships between them. In studying it you will discuss, critically, many current and controversial issues such as changing populations, ecosystems under stress, changing places, and the importance of cycles and systems in the natural world. Throughout the course, you will develop a wide variety of useful skills such as: ● The ability to write coherent arguments ● Interpreting data from a wide variety of sources ● Problem solving, e.g. planning and management issues. ● Data collection, analysis and presentation. ● Use of instruments. ● Social skills – working collaboratively, fieldwork in groups, and using questionnaires.
40 points in their 9 best GCSE subjects or equivalent qualifications. (Where 9 subjects have not been studied, the school reserves the right to consider entry; this will be dependent on actual exam results, not predictions, and students must still achieve the minimum individual subject requirements.) A minimum of 2 grade 6s in GCSE subjects or grades of the same standard in equivalent qualifications. Grade 6 in GCSE Geography or Grade 5 in GCSE Geography and a grade 6 in English or a Science or Humanities subject. If Geography was not studied at GCSE, then a grade 6 in a related subject.
Component 1: Physical Geography / 2h30mins / 40% of A level Component 2: Human Geography / 2h30mins / 40% of A level Component 3: Geography Fieldwork Investigation / an independent study in the area of your choice undertaken at the end of year 12 and the beginning of year 13 / 20% of A-level.