According to the Geographical Association, “Geography today is about a better tomorrow. Geography is right here. Right now.” Not only is Geography highly relevant in today’s society, it is also highly valued by universities; the Russell Group identifies Geography as one of the facilitating subjects. - Do you have an interest and concern for the environment and current affairs? - Do you want to study a subject with relevance to the lives of people around the world? - Do you learn best through many different activities and styles? - Do you want to gain lots of transferable skills for the future? - Do you want to change the world? There are two main strands to the Geography A Level course, and within each strand three specific units are studied : - Physical Geography - Water and carbon cycles - Coastal systems and landscapes - Hazards - Human Geography - Global systems and global governance - Changing places - Contemporary urban environments Students will also complete an individual investigation which will be linked to a unit in the AQA A Level specification. There are four compulsory one-day fieldwork visits that take place throughout the Year 12 course. These fieldwork visits enhance the students’ understanding of different environments studied, and they also facilitate a greater understanding of fieldwork strategies and techniques in preparation for the Non-Examined Assessment (NEA). An enrichment residential visit to Iceland is planned for October 2024 in association with Discover the World tour operator.
Our Sixth Form entry requirements are typically for students to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs, including grades 5 or above in English and Maths.
A Level Geography is assessed through two examinations as well as the Non-Examined Assessment which is internally marked, and externally moderated. 80% of the course is assessed via two examinations. Each examination lasts 2.5 hours and focuses on the two parts of the specification: Paper 1: Physical Geography Paper 2: Human Geography 20% is assessed in the form of the students' Non-Examined Assessment (NEA).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £33,900 - £36,450 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £6,600 - £20,400 |
| Address | Strood Park, Horsham, RH12 3PN |
According to the Geographical Association, “Geography today is about a better tomorrow. Geography is right here. Right now.” Not only is Geography highly relevant in today’s society, it is also highly valued by universities; the Russell Group identifies Geography as one of the facilitating subjects. - Do you have an interest and concern for the environment and current affairs? - Do you want to study a subject with relevance to the lives of people around the world? - Do you learn best through many different activities and styles? - Do you want to gain lots of transferable skills for the future? - Do you want to change the world? There are two main strands to the Geography A Level course, and within each strand three specific units are studied : - Physical Geography - Water and carbon cycles - Coastal systems and landscapes - Hazards - Human Geography - Global systems and global governance - Changing places - Contemporary urban environments Students will also complete an individual investigation which will be linked to a unit in the AQA A Level specification. There are four compulsory one-day fieldwork visits that take place throughout the Year 12 course. These fieldwork visits enhance the students’ understanding of different environments studied, and they also facilitate a greater understanding of fieldwork strategies and techniques in preparation for the Non-Examined Assessment (NEA). An enrichment residential visit to Iceland is planned for October 2024 in association with Discover the World tour operator.
Our Sixth Form entry requirements are typically for students to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs, including grades 5 or above in English and Maths.
A Level Geography is assessed through two examinations as well as the Non-Examined Assessment which is internally marked, and externally moderated. 80% of the course is assessed via two examinations. Each examination lasts 2.5 hours and focuses on the two parts of the specification: Paper 1: Physical Geography Paper 2: Human Geography 20% is assessed in the form of the students' Non-Examined Assessment (NEA).