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Geography is an intrinsically dynamic and exciting subject. Using the latest geographical information systems, a wide range of resources and independent research, you will examine the crucial issues facing our world right now. Geography explores the relationship between people, places and the environment. This course offers a wide variety of geographical topics including Changing Places, Global Governance and Hazard Management. You’ll build on aspects of GCSE Geography as well as study new topics from the new specification. There will be many fieldwork opportunities which will provide you with an excellent foundation upon which to produce your coursework. Geography naturally combines with a variety of other subjects, and lessons are varied, providing a range of skills which are useful for both Higher Education and boosting employability.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and Geography and aminimum grade 5 in English Language.
On this course you will: • Examine crucial issues such as climate change and global inequality, using the latest data and research• Study the dynamic and ever- changing relationships between people, places and their environment• Analyse and understand a wide variety of topics such as Changing Places Global Systems and Governance; Hazard Management and Contemporary Urban Environments• Complete a minimum of 4 compulsory fieldwork days within a variety of different settings such as West Wittering, Alton & Chawton, Hackney Wick, the Olympic Park and more.• Select an issue of personal interest to complete an investigation as part of your course with full support and mentoring from dedicated teachers
Staff support your quest to learn at every stage. In Physical Geography, there is a great deal to understand which will require taking notes and writing essays. There will be a need to interpret maps and data. In Human Geography, there will be learning through discussions, and classroom presentations to prepare. Wider reading and knowledge of global issues is a large part of this course and we are fortunate to have superb resources to allow for this. Visiting lecturers from London universities and talks from authors of the latest geographical books, are all part of your learning too!
20% coursework, 80% exams (two exam papers).Exams include: extended essay writing, mathematics, and data interpretation.Coursework includes: the use of statistics and mathematical analysis.
Possible additional trips: £20Cost of 2x leaver arch folders 1x ring binder and 60 card dividers to organise work into.Cost of optional exam practice workbooks: £7.99 each Human Geography and Physical Geography.Cost of optional exam practice workbook: £10.75 Exam Practice and Skills.
