The course is taught on a linear program, being assessed at the end of two years. The A-Level looks to develop a core knowledge and understanding of certain Human, Physical and Environmental processes. It aims to give boys a sense of space, place, diversity and interaction and allows them to consider the crucial interaction between the Human and the Physical systems at a variety of scales. The Geography A-Level will allow boys to answer structured, data response and extended answer questions in externally assessed written exams, this will be supported by a teacher-assessed independent investigation accounting for 20% of the final qualification. Boys are required to carry out four days of fieldwork over the two years, coupled with frequent investigative research; they do this by synthesizing information found in a range of sources both in printed text and increasingly online. We believe this qualification encourages boys to reflect on the changing nature of the world in the twenty-first century and forces them to consider ways to influence the social, economic and environmental impacts of such changes.
Candidates are expected to secure at least a grade 6 at GCSE Geography or the equivalent.
Physical Geography This is assessed as a written exam, 2 hours 30 minutes in length and accounting for 40% of the final qualification, in which boys will be required to answer a selection of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. Human Geography As with the Physical paper, this is a 2 hours 30 minutes exam accounting for 40% of the qualification, in which boys will be required to answer a selection of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. Geographical Investigation The geographical investigation is a 3000-4000-word written report accounting for 20% of the qualification. It will relate to one of the topics studied within the Human and Physical papers and is to be undertaken independently with the guidance of a member of the Geography department teaching staff.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £42,015 - £44,238 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,695 |
| Address | De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
The course is taught on a linear program, being assessed at the end of two years. The A-Level looks to develop a core knowledge and understanding of certain Human, Physical and Environmental processes. It aims to give boys a sense of space, place, diversity and interaction and allows them to consider the crucial interaction between the Human and the Physical systems at a variety of scales. The Geography A-Level will allow boys to answer structured, data response and extended answer questions in externally assessed written exams, this will be supported by a teacher-assessed independent investigation accounting for 20% of the final qualification. Boys are required to carry out four days of fieldwork over the two years, coupled with frequent investigative research; they do this by synthesizing information found in a range of sources both in printed text and increasingly online. We believe this qualification encourages boys to reflect on the changing nature of the world in the twenty-first century and forces them to consider ways to influence the social, economic and environmental impacts of such changes.
Candidates are expected to secure at least a grade 6 at GCSE Geography or the equivalent.
Physical Geography This is assessed as a written exam, 2 hours 30 minutes in length and accounting for 40% of the final qualification, in which boys will be required to answer a selection of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. Human Geography As with the Physical paper, this is a 2 hours 30 minutes exam accounting for 40% of the qualification, in which boys will be required to answer a selection of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. Geographical Investigation The geographical investigation is a 3000-4000-word written report accounting for 20% of the qualification. It will relate to one of the topics studied within the Human and Physical papers and is to be undertaken independently with the guidance of a member of the Geography department teaching staff.