A level Geography is a combination of multiple themes equally dispersed between human and physical geography. Pupils study 6 topics over the duration of the course and have to complete their own independent study. Pupils who opt for geography tend to have a mixture of interests, from the sciences to more financial and ethical disciplines. This varying interest serves them well and many issues across all A levels are incorporated in Geography, from statistical analysis to globalisation and political powers. Geography pupils find themselves studying at university and thereafter with excellent communication and investigation/research skills. Pupils who are interested in geography can seek employment in a variety of areas, including engineering, accountancy, economics, military, politics, human relations, conservation, preservation and forestry, surveying and meteorology to name a few. A level geographers will follow the AQA A Level which gives a challenging and thorough coverage of physical and human geography. There is ample opportunity for practical elements within our lessons with four days of fieldwork and investigation. Pupils become highly competent in research interpretation and critical analysis of their data and methods of collection.
A Minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above to include English and Mathematics. At least a Grade 6 is obtained in the subjects the student would like to study in the Sixth Form. International students will be asked to sit a test in English and Mathematics.
At the end of the Upper Sixth, pupils will sit two 2-hour and 30-minute papers both worth 40% each. • Paper 1 – Physical - this cover three themes: Natural Hazards, Coastal Environments and a compulsory module of water and the Carbon Cycle. • Paper 2 – Human - this covers three themes: Global systems and Global Governance, Contemporary Urban Environments and the Compulsory module of Changing Places. • NEA – There is a coursework element to A-level Geography worth 60 marks = 20% of the A level. This will begin during the summer term of Lower Sixth and be finally submitted at the end of December of the Upper Sixth course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £16,824 - £19,929; Boarding £27,531 - £39,330 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Ford Park, Plymouth, PL4 6RN |
A level Geography is a combination of multiple themes equally dispersed between human and physical geography. Pupils study 6 topics over the duration of the course and have to complete their own independent study. Pupils who opt for geography tend to have a mixture of interests, from the sciences to more financial and ethical disciplines. This varying interest serves them well and many issues across all A levels are incorporated in Geography, from statistical analysis to globalisation and political powers. Geography pupils find themselves studying at university and thereafter with excellent communication and investigation/research skills. Pupils who are interested in geography can seek employment in a variety of areas, including engineering, accountancy, economics, military, politics, human relations, conservation, preservation and forestry, surveying and meteorology to name a few. A level geographers will follow the AQA A Level which gives a challenging and thorough coverage of physical and human geography. There is ample opportunity for practical elements within our lessons with four days of fieldwork and investigation. Pupils become highly competent in research interpretation and critical analysis of their data and methods of collection.
A Minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above to include English and Mathematics. At least a Grade 6 is obtained in the subjects the student would like to study in the Sixth Form. International students will be asked to sit a test in English and Mathematics.
At the end of the Upper Sixth, pupils will sit two 2-hour and 30-minute papers both worth 40% each. • Paper 1 – Physical - this cover three themes: Natural Hazards, Coastal Environments and a compulsory module of water and the Carbon Cycle. • Paper 2 – Human - this covers three themes: Global systems and Global Governance, Contemporary Urban Environments and the Compulsory module of Changing Places. • NEA – There is a coursework element to A-level Geography worth 60 marks = 20% of the A level. This will begin during the summer term of Lower Sixth and be finally submitted at the end of December of the Upper Sixth course.