Geography is offered at all schools across the Joint Sixth Form. Geography has a strong emphasis on the study of contemporary issues, i.e. within the last 30 years. In particular, we look at the relationship of human populations to each other over space and time, and their relationship with their physical environment at a variety of scales from the local to the global. Geography also encourages the acquisition of a broad range of skills, many of which will be useful in later life. A Level Geography Topics: Physical Geography (Paper 1) 30% of the qualification: Core: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Insecurity • Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Climate Change Futures Options: Coastal Landscapes or Glaciated Landscapes Human Geography (Paper 2) 30% of the qualification: Core: Globalisation • Superpowers • Regenerating Places or Diverse Places Options: Health, Human Rights and Intervention or Migration, Identity and Sovereignty Studying Geography A Level could lead to a variety of careers or further study due to the wide range of skills and topics studied. Common careers include accountancy, cartography, conservation, environmental and hazard management (e.g. flooding, forestry), law, management consultancy, meteorology, oceanography, teaching, town planning, and traffic management. Most universities offer Geography or related subjects such as environmental studies, at a variety of grades.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent, Grade 4 in English and Grade 4 in Maths. In addition, a Grade 6 in Geography GCSE is needed.
Issues Evaluation (Paper 3) 20% of the qualification: This is a synoptic paper that will be based on core themes within the course. Students will need to evaluate an issue presented in a resource booklet within this written exam. Independent Investigation 20% of the qualification: This is an independent study based on fieldwork done during the 2 years. It is done as a fieldwork report of approximately 3000-4000 words. Students will be expected to present and analyze data collected during fieldwork and conclude on their questions. Students will work on this element throughout A Level Geography. This component is internally marked and externally moderated. Fieldwork: There will be a minimum of 4 days of fieldwork done during the course. This may be local area studies or work done further-a-field. The fieldwork will comprise both Physical and Human Geography and will be connected in part to the Independent Investigation unit.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Westgate, Sleaford, NG34 7PP |
Geography is offered at all schools across the Joint Sixth Form. Geography has a strong emphasis on the study of contemporary issues, i.e. within the last 30 years. In particular, we look at the relationship of human populations to each other over space and time, and their relationship with their physical environment at a variety of scales from the local to the global. Geography also encourages the acquisition of a broad range of skills, many of which will be useful in later life. A Level Geography Topics: Physical Geography (Paper 1) 30% of the qualification: Core: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Insecurity • Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Climate Change Futures Options: Coastal Landscapes or Glaciated Landscapes Human Geography (Paper 2) 30% of the qualification: Core: Globalisation • Superpowers • Regenerating Places or Diverse Places Options: Health, Human Rights and Intervention or Migration, Identity and Sovereignty Studying Geography A Level could lead to a variety of careers or further study due to the wide range of skills and topics studied. Common careers include accountancy, cartography, conservation, environmental and hazard management (e.g. flooding, forestry), law, management consultancy, meteorology, oceanography, teaching, town planning, and traffic management. Most universities offer Geography or related subjects such as environmental studies, at a variety of grades.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent, Grade 4 in English and Grade 4 in Maths. In addition, a Grade 6 in Geography GCSE is needed.
Issues Evaluation (Paper 3) 20% of the qualification: This is a synoptic paper that will be based on core themes within the course. Students will need to evaluate an issue presented in a resource booklet within this written exam. Independent Investigation 20% of the qualification: This is an independent study based on fieldwork done during the 2 years. It is done as a fieldwork report of approximately 3000-4000 words. Students will be expected to present and analyze data collected during fieldwork and conclude on their questions. Students will work on this element throughout A Level Geography. This component is internally marked and externally moderated. Fieldwork: There will be a minimum of 4 days of fieldwork done during the course. This may be local area studies or work done further-a-field. The fieldwork will comprise both Physical and Human Geography and will be connected in part to the Independent Investigation unit.