Geography is a diverse and exciting subject that allows students to explore and understand the key environmental, economic, social, and political challenges we face in the modern world. Geography is a popular and very successful A Level subject at Rugby High School and a high proportion of our students continue the subject at degree level. Geography is highly valued by universities as an A Level choice, the subject is unique in providing a bridge between the social and environmental sciences. As a facilitating subject, an A Level in Geography will keep more options open to you at university. Students will study the Edexcel specification which covers a wide range of physical and human topics taught by subject specialists. Unit 1: Physical Geography Unit 2: Human Geography Unit 3: Synoptic Investigation Unit 4: Coursework
Students who have gained a 7, 8, or 9 in GCSE Geography would be ideal candidates for this course. Students must have gained at least a 6 in GCSE Geography. It is also strongly advised that students have also gained at least a 6 in English and Maths.
Unit 1: Physical Geography 30% (Exam: 2 hours 15 minutes - short questions and extended writing) Unit 2: Human Geography 30% (Exam: 2 hours 15 minutes - short questions and extended writing) Unit 3: Synoptic Investigation 20% (Exam: 2 hours 15 minutes - short questions and extended writing) Unit 4: Coursework 20% (3000-4000 words, internally assessed and externally moderated)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Longrood Road, Rugby, CV22 7RE |
Geography is a diverse and exciting subject that allows students to explore and understand the key environmental, economic, social, and political challenges we face in the modern world. Geography is a popular and very successful A Level subject at Rugby High School and a high proportion of our students continue the subject at degree level. Geography is highly valued by universities as an A Level choice, the subject is unique in providing a bridge between the social and environmental sciences. As a facilitating subject, an A Level in Geography will keep more options open to you at university. Students will study the Edexcel specification which covers a wide range of physical and human topics taught by subject specialists. Unit 1: Physical Geography Unit 2: Human Geography Unit 3: Synoptic Investigation Unit 4: Coursework
Students who have gained a 7, 8, or 9 in GCSE Geography would be ideal candidates for this course. Students must have gained at least a 6 in GCSE Geography. It is also strongly advised that students have also gained at least a 6 in English and Maths.
Unit 1: Physical Geography 30% (Exam: 2 hours 15 minutes - short questions and extended writing) Unit 2: Human Geography 30% (Exam: 2 hours 15 minutes - short questions and extended writing) Unit 3: Synoptic Investigation 20% (Exam: 2 hours 15 minutes - short questions and extended writing) Unit 4: Coursework 20% (3000-4000 words, internally assessed and externally moderated)