The study of Geography will develop your knowledge of the world around you. You will gain insight into physical and human processes that shape the way we live. Furthermore, Geography enables you to develop key skills that can be applied to a variety of situations; with research and analysis being central to the discipline. Geography is a well-respected A-Level subject and looked on favourably by universities. It opens many career paths, for example Town Planning and Environmental Management when pursued further and opens pathways to specialised degree paths such as Environmental Science. The A-Level Geography course is made up of physical and human components. The physical Geography topics you’ll study are: • Water & Carbon • Hazards • Coasts The human Geography topics you’ll study are: • Changing Places • Global Systems and Governance • Contemporary Urban Environments
Grade 6 in Geography and English Language at GCSE.
The course is assessed at the end of Year 13 by the following methods: Physical Geography accounts for 40% of A-Level (2 hours 30 minutes exam) Human Geography accounts for 40% of the A-Level (2 hours 30 minutes exam) Geography Fieldwork Investigation accounts for 20% of the A-Level (3000-4000 word report) completed over the course of Year 12 & 13.
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| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
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The study of Geography will develop your knowledge of the world around you. You will gain insight into physical and human processes that shape the way we live. Furthermore, Geography enables you to develop key skills that can be applied to a variety of situations; with research and analysis being central to the discipline. Geography is a well-respected A-Level subject and looked on favourably by universities. It opens many career paths, for example Town Planning and Environmental Management when pursued further and opens pathways to specialised degree paths such as Environmental Science. The A-Level Geography course is made up of physical and human components. The physical Geography topics you’ll study are: • Water & Carbon • Hazards • Coasts The human Geography topics you’ll study are: • Changing Places • Global Systems and Governance • Contemporary Urban Environments
Grade 6 in Geography and English Language at GCSE.
The course is assessed at the end of Year 13 by the following methods: Physical Geography accounts for 40% of A-Level (2 hours 30 minutes exam) Human Geography accounts for 40% of the A-Level (2 hours 30 minutes exam) Geography Fieldwork Investigation accounts for 20% of the A-Level (3000-4000 word report) completed over the course of Year 12 & 13.