In the words of Michael Palin, ‘Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future’. In today’s natural and political climate, there has never been a better, nor important time to study Geography. This course takes students far further into understanding the wonderful world we call home and encourages students to critique current theories to forge a brighter future for all. Being the most multidisciplinary subject, students will develop knowledge and skills of a variety of case-studies and the inherent connections between them. From deforestation in the Malaysian rainforest to the gentrification of downtown Detroit; students will develop the incredibly valuable skills needed to work across the social and physical sciences. A special set of skills, employers are crying out for. Students begin studying an AS-level in Geography in Year 12. The AS-level consists of 3 topics and an independent Geographical investigation of their choice; assessed through 2 examinations. In Year 13, 3 more topics are introduced, and the Geographical investigation extended. The A-level is then assessed through 2 exams (each worth 40% of A-level), incorporating all taught topics and the extended Geographical investigation as coursework (20% of A-level). Year 12 Topic 1: Water and Carbon Cycles (Physical Geography) Water cycle processes and changes, Carbon Cycle processes and changes, Impacts on Earth’s climate system, Geographical skills, Case studies: Malaysian Rainforest and River Exe. Topic 2: Contemporary Urban Environments (Human Geography) Urbanisation, Urban forms, Issues with urbanisation, Urban Climate, Urban Drainage, Urban waste, Sustainable urban environments, Geographical skills, Case studies: Rio- an Olympic city and London- an Olympic City. Topic 3: Changing Places (Human Geography) Nature and importance of place, Relationship and place representation, Geographical skills, Case studies: Birmingham and Detroit. Independent Geographical investigation (Physical or Human Geography) A geographical investigation of their choice to be carried out by the student over the course of 4 days and written up as a geographical report. Year 13 Topic 4: Coastal Systems and Landscapes (Physical Geography) Coasts as systems, Coastal geomorphology, Coastal landscape development, Coastal management, Geographical skills, Case studies: Jurassic Coast and Azores Islands. Topic 5: Global Systems and Global Governance (Human Geography) Globalisation, Political Geography, International trade, Global Governance, ‘Global Commons’, Geographical skills, Case studies: Antarctica as a global common. Topic 6: Ecosystems under stress (Physical Geography) Ecosystem sustainability, Ecosystem processes, Biome Geography, UK ecosystem succession, Marine ecology, Geographical skills, Case studies: Exmoor National Park and Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire.
5 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above. Grade 5 or above in English, Science and Geography.
Year 12 (AS ) Paper 1 Section A: Water and Carbon cycles Section B: Contemporary Urban Environments Geographical Skills Written exam 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks (40 marks section A and 40 marks section B) 50% of AS Paper 2 Section A: Changing Places Section B: Geography Fieldwork investigation Geographical Skills Written exam 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks (40 marks section A and 40 marks section B) 50% of AS Year 13 (A Level) Paper 1- Physical Geography Section A: Water and Carbon Cycles Section B: Coastal Systems and Landscapes Section C: Ecosystems Under Stress Geographical Skills Written exam 2 hour 30 minutes 120 marks (36 marks section A, 36 marks section B and 48 marks section C) 40% of A-Level Paper 2- Human Geography Section A: Global Systems and Global Governance Section B: Changing Places Section C: Contemporary Urban Environments Geographical Skills Written exam 2 hour 30 minutes 120 marks (36 marks section A, 36 marks section B and 48 marks section C) 40% of A-Level Geographical Fieldwork Investigation Coursework 3,000-4,000 works 60 marks 20% of A-level Marked by teachers and moderated by AQA
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | The Broadway, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B20 3DP |
In the words of Michael Palin, ‘Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future’. In today’s natural and political climate, there has never been a better, nor important time to study Geography. This course takes students far further into understanding the wonderful world we call home and encourages students to critique current theories to forge a brighter future for all. Being the most multidisciplinary subject, students will develop knowledge and skills of a variety of case-studies and the inherent connections between them. From deforestation in the Malaysian rainforest to the gentrification of downtown Detroit; students will develop the incredibly valuable skills needed to work across the social and physical sciences. A special set of skills, employers are crying out for. Students begin studying an AS-level in Geography in Year 12. The AS-level consists of 3 topics and an independent Geographical investigation of their choice; assessed through 2 examinations. In Year 13, 3 more topics are introduced, and the Geographical investigation extended. The A-level is then assessed through 2 exams (each worth 40% of A-level), incorporating all taught topics and the extended Geographical investigation as coursework (20% of A-level). Year 12 Topic 1: Water and Carbon Cycles (Physical Geography) Water cycle processes and changes, Carbon Cycle processes and changes, Impacts on Earth’s climate system, Geographical skills, Case studies: Malaysian Rainforest and River Exe. Topic 2: Contemporary Urban Environments (Human Geography) Urbanisation, Urban forms, Issues with urbanisation, Urban Climate, Urban Drainage, Urban waste, Sustainable urban environments, Geographical skills, Case studies: Rio- an Olympic city and London- an Olympic City. Topic 3: Changing Places (Human Geography) Nature and importance of place, Relationship and place representation, Geographical skills, Case studies: Birmingham and Detroit. Independent Geographical investigation (Physical or Human Geography) A geographical investigation of their choice to be carried out by the student over the course of 4 days and written up as a geographical report. Year 13 Topic 4: Coastal Systems and Landscapes (Physical Geography) Coasts as systems, Coastal geomorphology, Coastal landscape development, Coastal management, Geographical skills, Case studies: Jurassic Coast and Azores Islands. Topic 5: Global Systems and Global Governance (Human Geography) Globalisation, Political Geography, International trade, Global Governance, ‘Global Commons’, Geographical skills, Case studies: Antarctica as a global common. Topic 6: Ecosystems under stress (Physical Geography) Ecosystem sustainability, Ecosystem processes, Biome Geography, UK ecosystem succession, Marine ecology, Geographical skills, Case studies: Exmoor National Park and Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire.
5 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above. Grade 5 or above in English, Science and Geography.
Year 12 (AS ) Paper 1 Section A: Water and Carbon cycles Section B: Contemporary Urban Environments Geographical Skills Written exam 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks (40 marks section A and 40 marks section B) 50% of AS Paper 2 Section A: Changing Places Section B: Geography Fieldwork investigation Geographical Skills Written exam 1 hour 30 minutes 80 marks (40 marks section A and 40 marks section B) 50% of AS Year 13 (A Level) Paper 1- Physical Geography Section A: Water and Carbon Cycles Section B: Coastal Systems and Landscapes Section C: Ecosystems Under Stress Geographical Skills Written exam 2 hour 30 minutes 120 marks (36 marks section A, 36 marks section B and 48 marks section C) 40% of A-Level Paper 2- Human Geography Section A: Global Systems and Global Governance Section B: Changing Places Section C: Contemporary Urban Environments Geographical Skills Written exam 2 hour 30 minutes 120 marks (36 marks section A, 36 marks section B and 48 marks section C) 40% of A-Level Geographical Fieldwork Investigation Coursework 3,000-4,000 works 60 marks 20% of A-level Marked by teachers and moderated by AQA
