Course information
Geography
Holyhead School - Birmingham
01215231960
Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN
Course summary

There is nothing on this planet that can’t be related to Geography. It is the study of everything and everyone around us. Students who study Geography at A Level are well-rounded and well-equipped for further education or employment. This specification offer an issues-based approach to studying geography, enabling students to explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues such as the consequences of globalisation, responses to hazards, water insecurity and climate change. It provides a balance between your own physical, human and or environmental interests, and key geographical topics that provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to ready you for further study in higher education - or for employment. Geography has an extremely high success rate and student satisfaction.

Entry requirements

A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 5 in Geography.

How you'll be assessed

Assessments are carried out through the year culminating in the End of Year 12 exam which synoptically covers the content from Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1: Physical (105 marks) - 2hrs 30mins. Paper 2: Human (105 marks) - 2hrs 30 mins. Paper 3: Synoptic (75 marks) - 2hrs 30mins. Geographical Investigation (60 marks) = 20% of total grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressMilestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN