Geography
Why is the study of Geography important?
Geography builds on skills students built during their GCSE study. It is an ideal choice for any student who possesses an interest in the functional and ideological construction of the world. Students will learn what it is to be a global citizen, the impact of things such as climate change, undertake census-style research and a myriad of other important and essential skills.
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Course Content and Assessment
Course Content:
- Globalisation
- Coastal Landscapes
- Regeneration
- Tectonic Hazards
- Carbon and Water Cycles
- Superpowers
- Migration, Sovereignty and Identity
- NEA
- Fieldwork
Assessment:
- 80% examination and 20% NEA
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Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at 4 or above including:
- Geography at 6 or above.
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How can Geography support your future?
Career Opportunities:
Students who have taken A Level Geography usually progress on to University to study Geography, Law, English Literature
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How does the study of Geography support your study of other subjects?
Geography works well with a range of subjects, it effectively synthesises key scientific knowledge and attributes with the social aspects of Sociology, Politics and Law.
