Geography

Aims

Geographers develop skills in analysis, interpretation, evaluation and decision–making whilst becoming ever-more informed about the world. Entry requirement Ideally, those wanting to study Geography A Level should have attained at least a grade 6 in GCSE Geography. Students need to develop essay-writing skills and cope with using advanced statistical techniques under timed conditions. Course Structure

The Geography department follows the Cambridge International A Level Geography Specification 9696. Our students sit the core modules at the end of the Lower Sixth Form and the advanced modules at the end of the Upper Sixth Form. This is a broad, knowledge-based A Level providing a perfect platform for continuing to study Geography at university.

There are four components:

Paper One - Core Physical Geography (1 hour 30 minutes) Paper Two - Core Human Geography (1 hour 30 minutes) Paper Three - Advanced Physical Geography (1 hour 30 minutes) Paper Four - Advanced Human Geography (1 hour 30 minutes)

Lower Sixth

Topics covered:

Physical Geography:

• Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology • Atmosphere and weather • Rocks and weathering

Human Geography:

• Population • Migration • Settlement dynamics

Field Trip:

• Students will participate on a four-day field trip to Cornwall. During this field trip they will consolidate their learning through topic specific expeditions.

Upper Sixth

Topics covered:

Physical Geography:

• Hazardous environments • Coastal environments

Human Geography:

• Economic transition • Global interdependence

Career opportunities Common careers include town planning, tourism, retail, finance, marketing and education.