Geography

Overview

The course allows a range of human and physical features to be studied with an emphasis on UK Geography within a global context. The AQA course has a Geographical Application paper where both decision making tasks and fieldwork will be assessed.

We will be continuing to do our popular Hengistbury Head field trip in Year 10 which allows pupils to experience first-hand coastal processes and management as well as conduct a range of field studies.

Topics covered

Living with physical environment:


Challenges to the Human Environment:


Fieldwork:

Fieldwork is now a compulsory element and pupils will need to attend a one day fieldwork trip to Hengistbury Head and one morning in Basingstoke town centre.

Assessments

Three Exam Papers

FAQs

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Why pick Geography?


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What exam board do we do?


How is it assessed and how many exams do we take?


Is there any coursework?


Can I do both Geography and History?


How similar is GCSE to Y8 Geography?


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Where can Geography take me?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress on to A levels, such as:

It may also be useful to those studying qualifications in the following subjects:


Is Geography right for me?