Geography A Level

This two year course is an exciting exploration of a dynamic and interconnected world. Students will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of human and physical geographies and develop investigative and analytical skills. Students will have four opportunities to complete fieldwork, where data will be collected, analysed and presented in preparation for the Non-Examined Assessment. This includes investigating coastal processes along the Holderness coastline, regeneration and change in Kelham Island and hydrology in the Peak District or surrounding area.

Course Content In Year 12:

• Physical Geography: Hazards, Water and Carbon Cycles

• Human Geography: Contemporary Urban Environments

• Geography Fieldwork Investigation and Skills

In Year 13:

• Physical Geography: Water and Carbon Cycles, Coastal Systems and Landscapes

• Human Geography: Global Systems and Global Governance, Changing Places

• Independent Investigation (Non-Examined Assessment)

Both course content and fieldwork skills will be assessed.

Two separate examinations of 2.5 hours.

Geographical investigation: to be completed from two separate fieldwork activities. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student relating to any part of the specification content. 3000 – 4000 words.

GCSE Grade 5 in Geography, 5 in English Language and 5 in Mathematics

Students develop skills in applying knowledge; analysing different types of data; approaches to enquiry; recording and presenting evidence; and description, analysis, evaluation and interpretation of evidence.

The course lays the foundation for further study in a wide variety of areas. In higher education, Geography A Level is often considered a facilitating subject, and can support the application for degrees in science, social sciences and the arts. Possible careers include: journalism, cartography, environmental consultancy, civil service, charity sector, management,