Geography

Course summary

Geography tackles the big issues such as environmental responsibility, our global independence and cultural understanding. It is a bridge between the arts and sciences but has its own transferable skills such as data analysis and evaluation, report writing and research. Team work and problem solving skills are developed through a range of field trips. Unit 1: Physical Geography: Water & carbon cycles, coastal environments and hazardous environments. 2 hours 30 mins exam, 40% of the A-level. Unit 2: Human Geography: Global governance and systems, changing places, population and the environment. 2 hours 30 mins exam, 40% of the A-level. Unit 3: Geographical investigation: Students will undertake a four day residential field trip to the Lake District and West Cumbria, looking at both physical and human geography. This will form the basis of their geographical investigation project, which should be 3000-4000 words in length. The project is worth 20% of A-level.