The A Level Geography course encourages students to gain and apply knowledge and understanding of physical and human processes, through studying places and environments with an appreciation of the dynamic nature of Geography. Students will learn and understand how places, environments and issues can change and how the human population responds to this. Students will also develop a wide range of geographical skills in the classroom and on our compulsory five-day residential trip to the award winning Nettlecombe Field Study Centre on Exmoor. The Geographical Independent Investigation will commence during spring term of Year Twelve and will be submitted at the end of the year in July, leaving Year Thirteen free to focus on the final modules and the exam.
GCSE Geography grade 5 or above. If Geography has not been previously studied, students require grade 5 in English and grade 5 in Mathematics at GCSE or above.
Two exams at end of Year Thirteen: Physical Geography: two hours and thirty minutes, 40% of overall grade. Human Geography: two hours and thirty minutes, 40% of overall grade. Plus: A 3000-4000 word independent investigation project, 20% of the overall grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD |
The A Level Geography course encourages students to gain and apply knowledge and understanding of physical and human processes, through studying places and environments with an appreciation of the dynamic nature of Geography. Students will learn and understand how places, environments and issues can change and how the human population responds to this. Students will also develop a wide range of geographical skills in the classroom and on our compulsory five-day residential trip to the award winning Nettlecombe Field Study Centre on Exmoor. The Geographical Independent Investigation will commence during spring term of Year Twelve and will be submitted at the end of the year in July, leaving Year Thirteen free to focus on the final modules and the exam.
GCSE Geography grade 5 or above. If Geography has not been previously studied, students require grade 5 in English and grade 5 in Mathematics at GCSE or above.
Two exams at end of Year Thirteen: Physical Geography: two hours and thirty minutes, 40% of overall grade. Human Geography: two hours and thirty minutes, 40% of overall grade. Plus: A 3000-4000 word independent investigation project, 20% of the overall grade.
