Choosing this Course This course will appeal to those students who are inquisitive about the world around them and want to understand the processes creating our natural environment along with the big issues facing the global economy and society. The course will challenge perceptions and stimulate your investigative and analytical skills. Good reading and writing skills are essential as well as strong numeracy skills. Students who want a subject that looks at topical issues and who enjoy fieldwork will find Geography very suitable. Course Content This course gives you a chance for a more in-depth look at the key issues facing our world today. The course is split into human and physical geography and the topics covered are: Human Geography: • Global systems and global governance • Changing places • Population and the Environment This exam will focus on ideas surrounding globalisation, interdependence, the problems facing global cities and focus on people's engagement with places, their experience of them and the qualities they ascribe to them which are of fundamental importance in their lives. Physical Geography: • Water and carbon cycles • Coastal systems and landscapes • Hazards This exam will build on the foundations set at GCSE but you will gain a greater understanding of the physical processes involved in a variety of dynamic environments which will be related to real life examples. Field work is a compulsory part of the course and you will be expected to take part in four days of fieldwork at the end of year 12. On the field trip you acquire a range of mathematical, ICT, and literacy skills necessary for the exams. It will also form the base for your coursework essay. Assessment: Two exams of 150 minutes each involving extended essay questions. This forms 80% of the A Level. 20% is in the form of a 4,000 word coursework essay based on an issue investigated during fieldwork. Career Opportunities Geography is seen as one of the facilitating subjects and is looked on favourably by employers. Employers value the mix of numerical, literacy and practical skills developed. There are a number of careers where geographical knowledge has a direct relevance e.g. Conservation, Environmental Management, Leisure and Tourism, Town Planning, Retail Marketing. However, virtually all careers will benefit from the wide range of skills that Geography students develop.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS |
Choosing this Course This course will appeal to those students who are inquisitive about the world around them and want to understand the processes creating our natural environment along with the big issues facing the global economy and society. The course will challenge perceptions and stimulate your investigative and analytical skills. Good reading and writing skills are essential as well as strong numeracy skills. Students who want a subject that looks at topical issues and who enjoy fieldwork will find Geography very suitable. Course Content This course gives you a chance for a more in-depth look at the key issues facing our world today. The course is split into human and physical geography and the topics covered are: Human Geography: • Global systems and global governance • Changing places • Population and the Environment This exam will focus on ideas surrounding globalisation, interdependence, the problems facing global cities and focus on people's engagement with places, their experience of them and the qualities they ascribe to them which are of fundamental importance in their lives. Physical Geography: • Water and carbon cycles • Coastal systems and landscapes • Hazards This exam will build on the foundations set at GCSE but you will gain a greater understanding of the physical processes involved in a variety of dynamic environments which will be related to real life examples. Field work is a compulsory part of the course and you will be expected to take part in four days of fieldwork at the end of year 12. On the field trip you acquire a range of mathematical, ICT, and literacy skills necessary for the exams. It will also form the base for your coursework essay. Assessment: Two exams of 150 minutes each involving extended essay questions. This forms 80% of the A Level. 20% is in the form of a 4,000 word coursework essay based on an issue investigated during fieldwork. Career Opportunities Geography is seen as one of the facilitating subjects and is looked on favourably by employers. Employers value the mix of numerical, literacy and practical skills developed. There are a number of careers where geographical knowledge has a direct relevance e.g. Conservation, Environmental Management, Leisure and Tourism, Town Planning, Retail Marketing. However, virtually all careers will benefit from the wide range of skills that Geography students develop.
