Geography

A level | Edexcel

Students will explore a wide range of Human and Physical Geography topics investigating many of the most significant challenges facing the world now and in the future. Students will learn to analyse complex issues and evaluate their relative significance and as a result, become confident using a broad range of data sources and develop a wide range of skills. Topics over the 2 year course include: • Tectonics hazards • Coastal landforms, processes & issues • Globalisation • Regenerating Places • Water insecurity and issues • Energy insecurity and climate change • Superpowers and economic issues • Development and human rights

Progression Opportunities

It is a highly respected subject which goes well with a range of different A level combinations. Geographers can go into a wide range of jobs, including: finance, advertising, education, law, sales, marketing, environmental management, social / health services and much more.

Subject Visits and Enrichment Opportunities

Students will have the opportunity to develop their fieldwork skills on a 3 night/4 day residential trip to Dorset. Here they will conduct an array of coastal physical fieldwork methods at the World Heritage sites of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, as well as Swanage seafront and Studland Bay sand dunes. They will also carry out a range of human fieldwork methods in urban Boscombe and rural Corfe. Entry Requirements

• Grade 5 in Geography • Grade 4 in English • Grade 4 in Maths

Assessment Overview

The Geography Team works hard to prepare students for the step up to A level assessment with example answers, essay structure guidance, peer assessment, revision sessions, presentations from Edexcel and knowledge from teachers who mark exam scripts for your exam board. Assessments are in place throughout the course, including trial exams to get you as ready as possible for the final exams.

Paper 1 (30%) - 2hr 15min exam • Tectonics • Coasts • Water Issues • Energy Issues • Climate Change Paper 2 (30%) - 2hr 15min exam • Globalisation • Regenerating Places • Superpowers • Development

Paper 3 (20%) - 2hr 15min exam • Synoptic investigation of a contemporary geographical issue

NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) (20%) • Independent investigation on an issue and location of your choice.