Geography helps you to make sense of the world around you. It's hands-on, hugely relevant in our rapidly changing world, and fun. Geography is not only up-to-date, it is one of the most exciting, adventurous and valuable subjects to study today. So many of the world's current problems boil down to geography, and need the geographers of the future to help us understand them. In no other subject could you study topics as relevant, diverse and engaging as climate change, sustainable food production, natural disasters, environments under stress, water wars, the spread of disease, the reasons for migration and the future of our coasts, coral reefs and oceanic resources. These are just some of the great challenges facing the next generation of geographers. “A knowledge of geography has enriched my life and encouraged me to take on long and sometimes difficult journeys. Geography has stimulated my mind and given me the attitude to go out and see for myself, rather than be told by others.” Sir Michael Palin. Geography at Felsted is taught interactively using a variety of methods, such as resource-based investigations, local and international case study material, online research and the extensive use of media and visual aids in lessons. Fieldwork also plays a key part in supporting the teaching with residential and day trips to deliver research and enquiry skills. These also help to support the curriculum with vital case studies enabling pupils to apply their knowledge and make sense of the wider world around them. • Pupils will become independent enquirers with strong cartographic, ICT, statistical, and graphical skills. • They will have the ability to work with their peers out in the field collecting primary data as well as making use of wider research options. • Pupils will be able to write analytically formulating and exemplifying arguments. • Pupils will become empathetic global citizens. Geography is one of the most popular A Level subjects at Felsted, with approximately 30 students opting to study it each year. It has a high University course selection by pupils, and is consistently rated as an excellent department by Felsted pupils.
Pupils must have studied to GCSE level, gaining at least a GCSE grade 6 or above, plus have an interest and enthusiasm for the subject. Geography, with its emphasis on the synopticity of world systems, current affairs and the natural world relies on a pupil’s ability to apply their knowledge, analyse new material and to think for themselves. We hope that Felsted Geographers will leave with the confidence to interpret the world around them, identify and decipher the geographic issues the planet faces at a variety of scales and have the skill set to know how to help improve the physical and human environments both in their university studies and beyond.
Component 1: 40% • Physical Geography • 2 hr 30 min written exam Component 2: 40% • Human Geography • 2 hr 30 min written exam Component 3: 20% • Geographical investigation • (Non-Examined Assessment) • 3,000–4,000 word investigation
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,815; Boarding £35,310 - £44,100 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stebbing Road, Felsted, CM6 3LL |
Geography helps you to make sense of the world around you. It's hands-on, hugely relevant in our rapidly changing world, and fun. Geography is not only up-to-date, it is one of the most exciting, adventurous and valuable subjects to study today. So many of the world's current problems boil down to geography, and need the geographers of the future to help us understand them. In no other subject could you study topics as relevant, diverse and engaging as climate change, sustainable food production, natural disasters, environments under stress, water wars, the spread of disease, the reasons for migration and the future of our coasts, coral reefs and oceanic resources. These are just some of the great challenges facing the next generation of geographers. “A knowledge of geography has enriched my life and encouraged me to take on long and sometimes difficult journeys. Geography has stimulated my mind and given me the attitude to go out and see for myself, rather than be told by others.” Sir Michael Palin. Geography at Felsted is taught interactively using a variety of methods, such as resource-based investigations, local and international case study material, online research and the extensive use of media and visual aids in lessons. Fieldwork also plays a key part in supporting the teaching with residential and day trips to deliver research and enquiry skills. These also help to support the curriculum with vital case studies enabling pupils to apply their knowledge and make sense of the wider world around them. • Pupils will become independent enquirers with strong cartographic, ICT, statistical, and graphical skills. • They will have the ability to work with their peers out in the field collecting primary data as well as making use of wider research options. • Pupils will be able to write analytically formulating and exemplifying arguments. • Pupils will become empathetic global citizens. Geography is one of the most popular A Level subjects at Felsted, with approximately 30 students opting to study it each year. It has a high University course selection by pupils, and is consistently rated as an excellent department by Felsted pupils.
Pupils must have studied to GCSE level, gaining at least a GCSE grade 6 or above, plus have an interest and enthusiasm for the subject. Geography, with its emphasis on the synopticity of world systems, current affairs and the natural world relies on a pupil’s ability to apply their knowledge, analyse new material and to think for themselves. We hope that Felsted Geographers will leave with the confidence to interpret the world around them, identify and decipher the geographic issues the planet faces at a variety of scales and have the skill set to know how to help improve the physical and human environments both in their university studies and beyond.
Component 1: 40% • Physical Geography • 2 hr 30 min written exam Component 2: 40% • Human Geography • 2 hr 30 min written exam Component 3: 20% • Geographical investigation • (Non-Examined Assessment) • 3,000–4,000 word investigation