Geography is a subject that is relevant to everyone’s life and experiences. The A-level course is designed for students who have lively and inquiring minds and an interest in the environment and current affairs. Students must be prepared to explore new ideas and have the ability to communicate ideas effectively. The subject will provide them with the knowledge, understanding, and skills for further study in higher education or for employment. There are three elements to the course: Physical Geography, Human Geography, and Fieldwork Investigation. Within the physical side of the course, students will study the water and carbon cycles, coastal systems, and natural hazards. Human aspects of the course include global systems and governance, the study of ‘place’, and urban environments. Finally, there will be a minimum of four fieldwork days in the A-level Geography course. During this time students will visit a number of different places and learn a range of different fieldwork methods. Students are then expected to write an investigation report based on a topic of their choice.
GCSE grade 6 or above in Geography
Two written examinations (Physical Geography and Human Geography) are taken at the end of the Upper Sixth. Both papers are 2 hours 30 min in length and together they will account for 80% of the final marks. There will be a range of types of questions (multiple choice, short answer, data response, and essays). A fieldwork investigation report (3000-4000 words) will account for the remaining 20% of the final marks.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5AD |
Geography is a subject that is relevant to everyone’s life and experiences. The A-level course is designed for students who have lively and inquiring minds and an interest in the environment and current affairs. Students must be prepared to explore new ideas and have the ability to communicate ideas effectively. The subject will provide them with the knowledge, understanding, and skills for further study in higher education or for employment. There are three elements to the course: Physical Geography, Human Geography, and Fieldwork Investigation. Within the physical side of the course, students will study the water and carbon cycles, coastal systems, and natural hazards. Human aspects of the course include global systems and governance, the study of ‘place’, and urban environments. Finally, there will be a minimum of four fieldwork days in the A-level Geography course. During this time students will visit a number of different places and learn a range of different fieldwork methods. Students are then expected to write an investigation report based on a topic of their choice.
GCSE grade 6 or above in Geography
Two written examinations (Physical Geography and Human Geography) are taken at the end of the Upper Sixth. Both papers are 2 hours 30 min in length and together they will account for 80% of the final marks. There will be a range of types of questions (multiple choice, short answer, data response, and essays). A fieldwork investigation report (3000-4000 words) will account for the remaining 20% of the final marks.