Course information
Geography
Pipers Corner School - Buckinghamshire
01494718255
Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, HP15 6LP
Course summary

• Component 1 | Physical Geography In this module students are introduced to glacial systems and landscapes and hazards. A Level only: Water and carbon cycles complete the unit, alongside the topics covered at AS Level. • Component 2 | Human Geography In this module students will learn about changing places and investigative skills, including statistical analysis of data and fieldwork. A Level only: Global systems and global governance and population and the environment complete the unit, alongside the Changing Places topic. • Component 3 | Geography Fieldwork Investigation (NEA) All students are required to undertake fieldwork in relation to processes in both physical and human geography throughout the course, equating to four days during their A Level course. Students will normally undertake a two day residential to Snowdonia in Year 12 and a further two day residential to Dorset in Year 13, with local fieldwork also included during some lessons, where applicable. • Geographical Skills During their course students will develop an understanding of different types of geographical information and learn how to communicate and evaluate findings, including the ability to construct extended written arguments about geographical matters.

Entry requirements

GCSE in both Mathematics and Geography at grade 9-6.

How you'll be assessed

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About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
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Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£11,385 - £23,970
AddressGreat Kingshill, High Wycombe, HP15 6LP