You will study a range of different dynamic topics in both human and physical geography. This will include regenerating places, globalisation, superpower geographies, and resource management which will include water security and energy security and migration, identity and sovereignty. PLEASE NOTE: Students will also complete an in-depth investigation into an aspect of a topic of interest. This will be completed on a five-day compulsory field trip that takes place off-site in an unfamiliar location. Students are required to participate in this compulsory field trip to successfully complete the course.
4 in GCSE Geography, if taken 4 in GCSE Science 4 in GCSE English Language 4 in Maths
There are three written exams at the end of year 13. Paper 1: physical geography, 30%. Topics include tectonic processes and hazards, coastal landscapes and change, the water cycle and water insecurity and the carbon cycle and energy security. Paper 2: human geography, 30%. Topics include globalisation, superpowers, regenerating places, migration, identity and sovereignty. Paper 3: synoptic assessment of geographical skills, knowledge and understanding (within a place-based context) from compulsory content drawn from different parts of the course, 20%. A coursework-based independent investigation, 20%. This will be completed on a five-day compulsory residential field trip in an unfamiliar location.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ |
You will study a range of different dynamic topics in both human and physical geography. This will include regenerating places, globalisation, superpower geographies, and resource management which will include water security and energy security and migration, identity and sovereignty. PLEASE NOTE: Students will also complete an in-depth investigation into an aspect of a topic of interest. This will be completed on a five-day compulsory field trip that takes place off-site in an unfamiliar location. Students are required to participate in this compulsory field trip to successfully complete the course.
4 in GCSE Geography, if taken 4 in GCSE Science 4 in GCSE English Language 4 in Maths
There are three written exams at the end of year 13. Paper 1: physical geography, 30%. Topics include tectonic processes and hazards, coastal landscapes and change, the water cycle and water insecurity and the carbon cycle and energy security. Paper 2: human geography, 30%. Topics include globalisation, superpowers, regenerating places, migration, identity and sovereignty. Paper 3: synoptic assessment of geographical skills, knowledge and understanding (within a place-based context) from compulsory content drawn from different parts of the course, 20%. A coursework-based independent investigation, 20%. This will be completed on a five-day compulsory residential field trip in an unfamiliar location.
