Geography
Bede Academy - Northumberland
01670545111
Sixth Avenue, Blyth, NE24 2SY
Course summary

At A Level students will study local and global themes, . Students will discover how their own actions can relate to the wider world, be it their local area or a country far away. In Year 12, students will study Tectonic Processes, Coastal Landscapes, Regenerating Places and Globalisation. In Year 13, students will study the Water Cycle and Water Insecurity, The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security, Superpowers and Global Development and Health, Human Rights and Interventions. Students will also be expected to participate in 4 days of fieldwork in Year 12 which will develop the skills needed to complete the Independent Investigation. The Independent Investigation will allow the development of the investigative skills needed to prepare students for the demands of higher education and employment. Paper 3 is a synoptic paper that will focus on Players, Attitudes and Actions, Futures and Uncertainties. Is this course for me? Are you interested in studying a world that is constantly changing? Would you like to develop your communication, spatial awareness and problem-solving skills? Would you like to study one of the top 10 subjects preferred by universities? If the answer to the above three questions is yes, then Geography is a good A Level choice for you. Geography leads to exciting courses in Science, Arts and Social Science subjects and careers in Land Management, Environment Agencies, Teaching, Planning or Travel and Tourism. It is seen as very useful in both the legal and financial sectors of employment.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at a standard pass grade and at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. Geography 6, Mathematics 5 desirable.

How you'll be assessed

A Level • Paper 1 (30%) • Paper 2 (30%) • Paper 3 (20%) • Independent Investigation (20%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSixth Avenue, Blyth, NE24 2SY