Geography
Warminster School - Wiltshire
01985210100
Church Street, Warminster, Warminster, BA12 8PJ
Course summary

A level Geography gives pupils the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of physical and human Geography, the complexity of people and environmental questions and issues, and to become critical, reflective and independent learners. The course offers and issue-based approach to studying Geography, which allows pupils to debate, explore and evaluate contemporary geographical questions and issues such as the consequences of globalisation, responses to hazards, water insecurity and climate change. In each area of the A Level, the pupils will consider the attitudes and actions 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. Pupils also develop a variety of geographical skills through fieldwork which will broaden and deepen existing knowledge and be employed with a greater degree of independence in their learning.

Entry requirements

Minimum GCSE grade 5, English 4 and Maths 4.

How you'll be assessed

Physical Geography- Paper 1 (30%) 2hr 15 minutes The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. Human Geography- Paper 2 (30%) 2hr 15 minutes The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. Synoptic Paper- Paper 3 (20%) 2hr 15 minutes The examination may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 8-mark, 18-mark and 24-mark extended writing questions. Coursework: Independent Investigation (20%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£9,747 - £19,521
Sixth Form Fee£9,747 - £19,521
AddressChurch Street, Warminster, Warminster, BA12 8PJ