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Qualification
Qualification
A Level
A Level
Exam Board
Exam Board
AQA
AQA
What students say
What students say
Geography is an interesting subject that is relevant to everyday life. It encourages you to think about how to solve current day problems. Anthony Ross Yr13
"I believe Geography is beneficial because it teaches you about important aspects on how the global systems and our Earth works, along with tying seamlessly into almost every other subject". Betty Ransom Yr13
"Geography gives you an opportunity to keep up with current affairs and keep up with what is going on around the world. The teachers are amazing and teach you in a way that just makes you understand but also do it in a fun and interesting way. There is always support when you need it and the teachers are always happy to help". Rebecca Hayfield (6th Form Alumni)
Why should I study Geography?
Why should I study Geography?
An A Level in Geography will appeal to you if:
An A Level in Geography will appeal to you if:
You are curious about the World. It's places, people and environments and the relationships between them.
You are curious about the World. It's places, people and environments and the relationships between them.
The world is ever changing and developing; politics and the economy are important drives with development. Progression leads to pressing concerns at a global level. Geography allows you to understand the causes, impacts and how to mitigate against these changes. Geography allows you to see the interaction between human activity and the physical world.
The world is ever changing and developing; politics and the economy are important drives with development. Progression leads to pressing concerns at a global level. Geography allows you to understand the causes, impacts and how to mitigate against these changes. Geography allows you to see the interaction between human activity and the physical world.
You will learn field work skills, essay writing skills and above all be able to think independently.
You will learn field work skills, essay writing skills and above all be able to think independently.
Studying geography will enable you to develop as a student, it literally takes you places!
Studying geography will enable you to develop as a student, it literally takes you places!
Enrichment
Enrichment
Year 13 will complete field work
Revision Sessions
What does the course involve and how will I be assessed?
What does the course involve and how will I be assessed?
How is the course assessed?
How is the course assessed?
Paper 1 (Physical Geography Paper) : 2 hours and 30 minutes exam 40% of marks
Paper 1 (Physical Geography Paper) : 2 hours and 30 minutes exam 40% of marks
Paper 2 (Human Geography Paper) : 2 hours and 30 minutes exam 40% of marks
Paper 2 (Human Geography Paper) : 2 hours and 30 minutes exam 40% of marks
NEA (Non Examined Assessment) an independent fieldwork investigation 20% of marks
NEA (Non Examined Assessment) an independent fieldwork investigation 20% of marks
Opportunities for progression
Opportunities for progression
Geographers are highly sought after in the world of employment; they are known to develop a wide variety of data handling skills, have a high level of critical thinking and problem solving abilities. The course will ensure that students have the skills and understanding for further study in a variety of degrees; these include areas in Sustainability, Earth Sciences/Geophysics, Astronomy, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Studies including Town Planning and International Development plus many more.
Geographers are highly sought after in the world of employment; they are known to develop a wide variety of data handling skills, have a high level of critical thinking and problem solving abilities. The course will ensure that students have the skills and understanding for further study in a variety of degrees; these include areas in Sustainability, Earth Sciences/Geophysics, Astronomy, Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Studies including Town Planning and International Development plus many more.
Further opportunities exist with travel to Iceland and Italy to look at Hazard Management. Panama and Tanzania as Global Citizens plus many local studies.
Further opportunities exist with travel to Iceland and Italy to look at Hazard Management. Panama and Tanzania as Global Citizens plus many local studies.
We have numerous links with industry which can provide apprenticeship opportunities; these include edf, The Port of Felixstowe, Suffolk County Council, National Trust, BT, Challenges Abroad and many more.
We have numerous links with industry which can provide apprenticeship opportunities; these include edf, The Port of Felixstowe, Suffolk County Council, National Trust, BT, Challenges Abroad and many more.
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