Are you interested in today’s world? Do you want to find out more about topical issues currently in the news - topics such as climate change and urban sustainability, international trade, the environmental impact of energy production, and the security of our energy and water supplies? Then geography is the subject for you! This stimulating subject builds on knowledge gained at GCSE level, but will also provide you the opportunity to experience different elements of geography that you have not experienced before. It combines well with a wide variety of other subjects – both arts and sciences. The course develops a range of skills providing a good basis for higher education and future employment.
• Ideally you should have a grade 6 in GCSE geography. • You should have at least a grade 5 in GCSE maths. • You should have at least a grade 5 in GCSE English language and/or literature. • You should have at least a grade 5 in GCSE chemistry (or GCSE double science). • You should have a keen interest in world events and news.
At the end of the two year course, you will take external exams that assess content covered in the first and second year. These exams (along with the NEA) will determine your A-level grade. Exams: There will be 2 x 2.5 hour exams at the end of the second year: 1. Physical Geography (40% of total mark) 2. Human Geography (40% of total mark) Plus there is an individual NEA component which you will choose from a range of topics covered on the specification. This will contribute 20% towards your total grade. Fieldwork and visits: Four compulsory days of fieldwork are part of the new A-level course. Day trips will be taking place in the local area, for example place studies in Farnborough and coastal fieldwork at West Wittering. We also take all of the students to Bognor Regis or Guildford to develop fieldwork skills before they make a formal start on their independent enquiry. We usually run a residential field trip in the second year.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Prospect Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 8JX |
Are you interested in today’s world? Do you want to find out more about topical issues currently in the news - topics such as climate change and urban sustainability, international trade, the environmental impact of energy production, and the security of our energy and water supplies? Then geography is the subject for you! This stimulating subject builds on knowledge gained at GCSE level, but will also provide you the opportunity to experience different elements of geography that you have not experienced before. It combines well with a wide variety of other subjects – both arts and sciences. The course develops a range of skills providing a good basis for higher education and future employment.
• Ideally you should have a grade 6 in GCSE geography. • You should have at least a grade 5 in GCSE maths. • You should have at least a grade 5 in GCSE English language and/or literature. • You should have at least a grade 5 in GCSE chemistry (or GCSE double science). • You should have a keen interest in world events and news.
At the end of the two year course, you will take external exams that assess content covered in the first and second year. These exams (along with the NEA) will determine your A-level grade. Exams: There will be 2 x 2.5 hour exams at the end of the second year: 1. Physical Geography (40% of total mark) 2. Human Geography (40% of total mark) Plus there is an individual NEA component which you will choose from a range of topics covered on the specification. This will contribute 20% towards your total grade. Fieldwork and visits: Four compulsory days of fieldwork are part of the new A-level course. Day trips will be taking place in the local area, for example place studies in Farnborough and coastal fieldwork at West Wittering. We also take all of the students to Bognor Regis or Guildford to develop fieldwork skills before they make a formal start on their independent enquiry. We usually run a residential field trip in the second year.