Course information
Geography
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre - Sefton
01704565121
Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4EX
Course summary

Geography is an exciting and dynamic subject that addresses the key ideas and debates in our world today. Whilst studying Geography you will develop fieldwork and research skills to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of places and environments and the processes which bring about change. Geography is a recognized facilitating subject to progress onto a variety of degree courses at top universities. We follow the Edexcel Advanced Level Specification. The course covers a range of contemporary themes and issues including Tectonic Hazards, Regenerating Places, Superpowers, and Energy Security so you can understand the world around us and what could impact its future. The core themes that all Advanced Level courses must cover are • Water and carbon cycles • Landscape systems. • Global systems and governance. • Changing places. You are expected to develop and use a variety of fieldwork and inquiry skills and will be required to undertake a minimum of four days of fieldwork in the local area. In addition, we hope to offer an opportunity for fieldwork/ enrichment visits further afield during the course.

Entry requirements

Our minimum entry requirements for a full level 3 programme of study is 5 GCSE’s grade 4 or above. 5 in Geography.

How you'll be assessed

The Advanced Level course is fully linear. There are three examinations at the end of the course (each of 2 hours & 15 minutes) which contribute 80% of the final grade. An Independent Investigation (3,000 – 4,000 words) makes up the final 20%.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthoritySefton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4EX