Geography is a highly relevant subject and is both an Art and a Science. It, therefore, bridges many subjects and can be highly useful when applying to university. Geography improves skills in essay writing, fieldwork techniques, independent research, debate of contemporary issues, use of qualitative and quantitative data, presentation skills and of scientific enquiry.
Prior knowledge of Geography is not a requirement for this course. Potential pupils are expected to have achieved at least a grade 6 in GCSE Geography, or a grade 6 or higher in English Language and Mathematics.
Component 1: Physical Geography Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes (40%) 1. Water and carbon cycles 2. Hot desert environments and their margins 3. Hazards Component 2: Human Geography Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes (40%) 1. Global systems and global governance 2. Changing places 3. Population and the environment Component 3: Geographical Investigation 3,000–4,000 words (20%) Pupils complete an individual investigation, which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and dev eloped by the pupil relating to any part of the specification content. 1. Fieldwork requirements 2. Investigation requirements 3. Geographical skills checklist
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,300 - £40,650 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £20,550 - £24,390 |
| Address | Radstock, BA3 4RJ |
Geography is a highly relevant subject and is both an Art and a Science. It, therefore, bridges many subjects and can be highly useful when applying to university. Geography improves skills in essay writing, fieldwork techniques, independent research, debate of contemporary issues, use of qualitative and quantitative data, presentation skills and of scientific enquiry.
Prior knowledge of Geography is not a requirement for this course. Potential pupils are expected to have achieved at least a grade 6 in GCSE Geography, or a grade 6 or higher in English Language and Mathematics.
Component 1: Physical Geography Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes (40%) 1. Water and carbon cycles 2. Hot desert environments and their margins 3. Hazards Component 2: Human Geography Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes (40%) 1. Global systems and global governance 2. Changing places 3. Population and the environment Component 3: Geographical Investigation 3,000–4,000 words (20%) Pupils complete an individual investigation, which must include data collected in the field. The individual investigation must be based on a question or issue defined and dev eloped by the pupil relating to any part of the specification content. 1. Fieldwork requirements 2. Investigation requirements 3. Geographical skills checklist