A Level Geography covers both the physical and human environments of the world in which we live. Throughout the course you will study the following Physical Geography topics: Water and Carbon Cycles; Hazards; Coastal Systems and Landscapes. You will also study the following Human Geography topics: Changing Places; Global Systems; Population and the Environment. You will learn in a variety of different ways, by using maps and photographs and analysing data and statistics. You will also develop your skills of discussion and debate, and you will carry out a vast amount of extended research which will help you to become an independent thinker and learner. You will also examine a variety of case studies, ranging from local and national examples, to those from across the globe. These will help you to add examples and evidence to your answers, so that your ideas and conclusions are well substantiated. Students undertake a compulsory, four-day, residential field trip and conduct two fieldwork investigations.
Entry into the Sixth Form is dependent upon ability and attitude, together with a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade 5, or higher, including English and Mathematics, a Headteacher’s report and personal interview. Some subjects may require higher grades for entry to A Level.
The Geography A Level is assessed by two written exams, each of which are 2 hours and 30 minutes in duration and worth 40% of the A Level. You will also complete a Geography fieldwork investigation which is worth 20% and will be 3,000-4,000 words in length.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £12,120 - £15,810 |
| Address | Gray Street, Loughborough, LE11 2DZ |
A Level Geography covers both the physical and human environments of the world in which we live. Throughout the course you will study the following Physical Geography topics: Water and Carbon Cycles; Hazards; Coastal Systems and Landscapes. You will also study the following Human Geography topics: Changing Places; Global Systems; Population and the Environment. You will learn in a variety of different ways, by using maps and photographs and analysing data and statistics. You will also develop your skills of discussion and debate, and you will carry out a vast amount of extended research which will help you to become an independent thinker and learner. You will also examine a variety of case studies, ranging from local and national examples, to those from across the globe. These will help you to add examples and evidence to your answers, so that your ideas and conclusions are well substantiated. Students undertake a compulsory, four-day, residential field trip and conduct two fieldwork investigations.
Entry into the Sixth Form is dependent upon ability and attitude, together with a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade 5, or higher, including English and Mathematics, a Headteacher’s report and personal interview. Some subjects may require higher grades for entry to A Level.
The Geography A Level is assessed by two written exams, each of which are 2 hours and 30 minutes in duration and worth 40% of the A Level. You will also complete a Geography fieldwork investigation which is worth 20% and will be 3,000-4,000 words in length.