Geography
Course summary
This subject is very well respected by universities and employers because after studying the course you will become expert at investigating, interpreting, analysing and drawing conclusions about a wide range of issues, from a wide range of sources, using a very wide range of skills. Universities recognise A level geography as covering more skills than any other A level subject. Furthermore, those with powerful and effective communication skills are highly valued by employers. In today’s world geography is an extremely relevant subject covering issues ranging from the need to curb urban growth, how international migration should be handled and the consequences of climate change. Employers in many fields are keen to employ those who have studied and given some in-depth thought to these issues. You can apply to do a degree in a wide range of subjects such as geography (BSc – physical), geography (BA – human), environmental management, geography and a language, geography and economics or maths, demographic studies, development studies, business or retail management, aviation and engineering. Course Specification; Unit 1: Dynamic Landscapes - Tectonic processes and hazards - Coastal landscape systems, processes and change - The Water cycle (including Rivers and Flooding) and Water security. Unit 2: Dynamic Places - Globalization - Shaping place: Regenerating places - Superpowers
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Geography | Grade 6 in Geography | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
4 GCSEs at or above grade 6 with a 5 or above in English language and they should have completed at least 8 GCSEs 6+ in geography or 6+ in English language 5+ in maths
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Assessment
Unit 1: Dynamic landscape Type of Assessment: Year 13 - Written exam Duration: 2 hours Weighting: 30% Unit 2: Dynamic places Type of Assessment: Year 13 - Written exam Duration: 2 hours Weighting: 30% Unit 3: Synoptic paper Type of Assessment: Year 13 - Exam Duration: 70 minutes Weighting: 20% Unit 4: Individual investigation Type of Assessment: Year 12 - Autumn Term Duration: 3-4000 words Weighting: 20%
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