Geography
Wellsway School - Bath and North East Somerset
01179864751
Chandag Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1PH
Course summary

“Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future" - Michael Palin. There has never been a better or more important time to study A Level geography. Dealing with vital issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, social issues, and natural hazards, A Level geography is one of the most relevant subjects you could choose to study. Students enjoy the scope of the material they cover in geography, the insights it can provide into the world around us, and the highly contemporary nature of the issues it tackles. The A-level geography course is split into human and physical geography however, geography is a very fluid subject with some of the issues overlapping In Year 12, you will study, in-depth, units on the water and carbon cycles; coastal systems and landscapes; changing places, and global systems and governance. Examples and case studies will be drawn from local, national, and international scales. In Year 13, you will study population and the environment and hazards. You will use geographical skills to write an in-depth geographical investigation coursework based on an aspect of geography you are interested in. This coursework will be worth 20% of the A-level.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5GCSEs (or equivalent) ‘good’ passes or better including either GCSE Maths or English. Grade 6 in Geography if taken, or 6 in English Literature.

How you'll be assessed

80% examined, 20% coursework. Component 1: Physical geography exam - a mixture of knowledge, data response, and application questions together with three essay questions. Component 2: Human geography exam - a mixture of knowledge, data response, and application questions together with three essay questions. Component 3: NEA (non-examined element) - individual geography investigation 3,000-4,000 words.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChandag Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1PH