Geography is the study of the complex interactions and processes on or near the Earth’s surface and Man’s response to them. The AQA A Level Geography course is a two year linear qualification which consists of three main areas of study: Physical geography, Human geography and Geography fieldwork investigation. Topics taught in the Lower Sixth will be examined at the end of that year in AS Level examinations, although these results will not count towards the final A Level qualification. A range of fieldwork is undertaken at A Level, when students receive instruction in data collection and presentation techniques, statistical analysis and the interpretation and evaluation of results. Fieldwork in the Sixth Form is completed during single day and residential field trips. The Department also regularly organises foreign field trips to destinations such as Iceland and the Swiss Alps.
Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.
During the Upper Sixth, students will complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The investigation must be based on part of the specification, should be between 3000 - 4000 words and is worth 20% of the A Level. At the end of the year, students will complete two final written papers.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,419 - £15,162 |
| Address | Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN |
Geography is the study of the complex interactions and processes on or near the Earth’s surface and Man’s response to them. The AQA A Level Geography course is a two year linear qualification which consists of three main areas of study: Physical geography, Human geography and Geography fieldwork investigation. Topics taught in the Lower Sixth will be examined at the end of that year in AS Level examinations, although these results will not count towards the final A Level qualification. A range of fieldwork is undertaken at A Level, when students receive instruction in data collection and presentation techniques, statistical analysis and the interpretation and evaluation of results. Fieldwork in the Sixth Form is completed during single day and residential field trips. The Department also regularly organises foreign field trips to destinations such as Iceland and the Swiss Alps.
Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.
During the Upper Sixth, students will complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The investigation must be based on part of the specification, should be between 3000 - 4000 words and is worth 20% of the A Level. At the end of the year, students will complete two final written papers.