Do you have a deep appreciation of our planet? Are you keen to find out more about the big rock we live on? If so, A-level Geography would be a great choice for you. This course doesn’t just give you a comprehensive understanding of the geographic environment but explores how people interact with it and the impact we make. A level of Geography covers contemporary geographical issues within physical and human geography topics, builds geographical skills and explores fieldwork. There are two exams taken at the end of the Upper Sixth, one based on physical topics (40% A level) and one based on human topics (40% A level). However, some synoptic understanding across the units is expected to be shown by the students in both of these exams. Students are also expected to complete a 3000-4000 word report. This is based on a fieldwork project which students design and carry out independently and can be based on any aspect of the course outlined above. This makes up 20% of the A level. Human Geography Changing Places - This section focuses on people’s engagement with places and their experience as well as the factors and processes which impact upon places and how they develop over time. Global Governance - This section focuses on globalisation and the economic, political and social changes associated with this process. Resource Security - Students will look at the issues surrounding the large scale exploitation of unevenly distributed natural resources, including water, energy and minerals. Physical Geography Water and Carbon Cycles - We focus on the major stores of water and carbon at, or near the earth’s surface, and the relationship associated with them. Coasts - This unit involves the study of the characteristics and features of coastal areas and the processes that created them. We also look at how humans attempt to manage coastal areas. Hazards - A study of tectonic hazards, including volcanoes and earthquakes, as well as climatic hazards such as tropical storms and wildfires. We study the causes of these hazards and the management of them to reduce their impact on human life.
To join the Sixth Form we usually require five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD |
Do you have a deep appreciation of our planet? Are you keen to find out more about the big rock we live on? If so, A-level Geography would be a great choice for you. This course doesn’t just give you a comprehensive understanding of the geographic environment but explores how people interact with it and the impact we make. A level of Geography covers contemporary geographical issues within physical and human geography topics, builds geographical skills and explores fieldwork. There are two exams taken at the end of the Upper Sixth, one based on physical topics (40% A level) and one based on human topics (40% A level). However, some synoptic understanding across the units is expected to be shown by the students in both of these exams. Students are also expected to complete a 3000-4000 word report. This is based on a fieldwork project which students design and carry out independently and can be based on any aspect of the course outlined above. This makes up 20% of the A level. Human Geography Changing Places - This section focuses on people’s engagement with places and their experience as well as the factors and processes which impact upon places and how they develop over time. Global Governance - This section focuses on globalisation and the economic, political and social changes associated with this process. Resource Security - Students will look at the issues surrounding the large scale exploitation of unevenly distributed natural resources, including water, energy and minerals. Physical Geography Water and Carbon Cycles - We focus on the major stores of water and carbon at, or near the earth’s surface, and the relationship associated with them. Coasts - This unit involves the study of the characteristics and features of coastal areas and the processes that created them. We also look at how humans attempt to manage coastal areas. Hazards - A study of tectonic hazards, including volcanoes and earthquakes, as well as climatic hazards such as tropical storms and wildfires. We study the causes of these hazards and the management of them to reduce their impact on human life.
To join the Sixth Form we usually require five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.