And Population and Resources The pressures of population expansion and the supply of resources. Explaining famines and global resource shortages. The crisis in Darfur and the role of the international community. Module F764 Fieldwork Skills 5 Day residential fieldtrip to Malham in North Yorkshire during the penultimate week of the summer term. A written paper based on fieldwork experience gained at Slapton and Malham, no extended coursework. Students compile a fieldwork notebook to reflect on their fieldwork experiences. A written paper asks questions about the range of techniques that could be used in particular pieces of fieldwork. A thorough understanding of these skills is developed through the two fieldwork courses. General Course Requirements The most important requirement to study this subject beyond GCSE is a genuine interest in the world in which we live. Contemporary issues dominate throughout this course and so an interest in current affairs is important. A good pass grade at GCSE is desirable. It is possible to start the Sixth Form course without having taken Geography in Year 11, provided a good set of GCSE passes has been achieved. Students will be expected to have the skills of accurate written expression, simple numerical and graphical ability, and a willingness to tackle practical work. At present Geography is combined with every other subject in the curriculum. It has been successfully combined with Science and Art based subjects and can act as a bridge between both areas. After the Sixth Form? A good number of students who study Geography at A level go on to read Geography at university. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the subject it is also well regarded by university admissions departments when considering applicants for a wide variety of subjects. A level Geography students are also equipped with an excellent range of skills to support many pathways beyond the Sixth Form. Our students are well represented in many of the main professions. Head of Department: Miss A McCardle
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