WHY STUDY THIS COURSE?

Geography provides students with the opportunity to study the world around them, to see the many patterns and processes we interact with and to develop both our understanding and our ability to evaluate the real world.

This course provides students with a fantastic knowledge base, but also with the skills to use this knowledge and implement it in a real-life situation. A-level geography tests many skills rigorously and in no way is easy; however, it will mean that you will finish the course with the knowledge and skills to engage in further education or into the workplace. A-level geography prepares you for life!

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Over the two years, you will study Physical and Human Geography.

In Physical Geography, you will cover Hazards, Coastal Systems and Landscapes and Water and Carbon Cycle.

In Human Geography, you will cover Global Systems and Governance, Changing Places and Contemporary Urban Environments.

They are all brilliant!

Study VISITS

In year 12, you will partake in 3 fieldtrips, over 4 days. These will prepare you for your NEA investigation.

• Day 1 (October) – This will be led by the Peak Districts field studies centre in Upper Burbage. Here, you will investigate the role peatland plays in storing water and carbon and the importance it plays in our world.
• Day 2 + 3 (April) – A residential visit to the Cranedale Field Studies Centre in North Yorkshire. Here you will investigate both an urban environment and a coastal environment, linking to both Changing Places and Coasts. This trip is amazing.
• Day 4 – Here you will visit Kelham Island and Park Hill in Sheffield and investigate changing places and contemporary urban environments in these locations.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Two 2 hr 30 min exams each worth 40% (Physical and Human Geography) and 20% Independent Geography Coursework, internally marked, moderated externally.

WHERE CAN IT LEAD?

Geography combines well with both arts and science subjects. You may already be thinking ahead to potential university and career choices, so it is worth bearing in mind that geography is a broad-based subject that really fits well with your future progression. For example, for careers in sustainability and green issues, urban regeneration, energy supply, retail location, managing the effects of hazards and climate change, geography is an obvious choice.

ASSOCIATED COURSES

Geography is a key facilitating subject and works well alongside multiple subjects on offer. Geography is full of transferable skills and will facilitate success in numerous subjects, such as:

• Sciences (Chemistry / Biology)
• Maths
• History
• Philosophy / Sociology
• English Literature / English Language
• Languages
• Philosophy
• Photography
• Criminology