Many students have chosen Geography at A-Level because they have a natural interest in understanding their surroundings and wish to enhance the insights and associated transferable skills gained in the lower school. If you have enjoyed Geography and are prepared to work to achieve your potential, then you can be confident of acquiring a high grade as this department has consistently gained significant value added scores through being taught by Geography graduates who are not only passionate about their subject but are also experienced AQA examiners. You will experience residential fieldwork which helps develop a closer rapport with staff who already know you and this strong student-teacher relationship has contributed to very high numbers continuing to full A- Level and a high proportion of them taking a Geography or related course at university. The specification highlights the changes which are happening and have occurred in both the physical and human environments which surround us. Topical material and issues are used to develop an understanding of how and why different environments change through time. Evidence of change is first analysed using a variety of sources - maps, photographs, satellite imagery, questionnaires, surveys, census data - the patterns of change can then be described, explained and their implications and effects assessed. In trying to understand some of these changes, it is necessary to analyse the activities, motives and values of people and how they interact with their environment. All candidates will study core human and physical geography. In each area of study candidates will consider the values and attitudes of decision makers, consider their own values and attitudes to the issues being studied and support their learning of ideas through the study of specific case studies. The topics to be studied will be Water and carbon cycles, Glacial Landscapes, Hazards, Changing places, Global systems and Contemporary urban environments.
A good GCSE grade is always the desirable foundation for study in the Upper School. However, a natural interest in the subject and a strong determination to succeed by working hard are equally important requirements.
The A-Level will also consist of two examinations based on human and physical geography plus a 5000 word project that is internally assessed. The project title and topic will be selected by the student and completed during the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,632 |
| Address | Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA |
Many students have chosen Geography at A-Level because they have a natural interest in understanding their surroundings and wish to enhance the insights and associated transferable skills gained in the lower school. If you have enjoyed Geography and are prepared to work to achieve your potential, then you can be confident of acquiring a high grade as this department has consistently gained significant value added scores through being taught by Geography graduates who are not only passionate about their subject but are also experienced AQA examiners. You will experience residential fieldwork which helps develop a closer rapport with staff who already know you and this strong student-teacher relationship has contributed to very high numbers continuing to full A- Level and a high proportion of them taking a Geography or related course at university. The specification highlights the changes which are happening and have occurred in both the physical and human environments which surround us. Topical material and issues are used to develop an understanding of how and why different environments change through time. Evidence of change is first analysed using a variety of sources - maps, photographs, satellite imagery, questionnaires, surveys, census data - the patterns of change can then be described, explained and their implications and effects assessed. In trying to understand some of these changes, it is necessary to analyse the activities, motives and values of people and how they interact with their environment. All candidates will study core human and physical geography. In each area of study candidates will consider the values and attitudes of decision makers, consider their own values and attitudes to the issues being studied and support their learning of ideas through the study of specific case studies. The topics to be studied will be Water and carbon cycles, Glacial Landscapes, Hazards, Changing places, Global systems and Contemporary urban environments.
A good GCSE grade is always the desirable foundation for study in the Upper School. However, a natural interest in the subject and a strong determination to succeed by working hard are equally important requirements.
The A-Level will also consist of two examinations based on human and physical geography plus a 5000 word project that is internally assessed. The project title and topic will be selected by the student and completed during the course.