The AQA A Level Geography course is based on the fundamental issues of the water cycle and carbon cycle before moving into a study of landform systems and global governance. Topics to study include hazards, hot deserts, migration and globalisation. There is also an emphasis on how places and spaces can and do change, as well as an important fieldwork and geographical skills element. All pupils are required to complete fieldwork activities and this will involve a cost. Every pupil must also complete an individual investigation. The A Level course looks at aspects of both physical and human geography and has a skills and enquiry theme running through it. The course will be of interest to anyone wanting to know more about the ever-changing world around them, and links both 'arts' and 'sciences' themes. A Level Geography continues to be a fascinating and rigorous programme of study that helps prepare students for a wide variety of further study and careers. In addition to knowledge and understanding, there is also an element of skill-based assessment and so time is taken out of school for fieldwork. This work is an integral part of the course, extending knowledge and experience, and it relates directly to the practical assessment and also to the skills needed throughout the course.
Pupils must normally achieve five GCSEs in grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths. Candidates are expected to have a grade of 6 or above in the subjects they wish to take in the Sixth Form. Consideration will be given in exceptional circumstances to change this by the Headmaster.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Ribby Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2BH |
The AQA A Level Geography course is based on the fundamental issues of the water cycle and carbon cycle before moving into a study of landform systems and global governance. Topics to study include hazards, hot deserts, migration and globalisation. There is also an emphasis on how places and spaces can and do change, as well as an important fieldwork and geographical skills element. All pupils are required to complete fieldwork activities and this will involve a cost. Every pupil must also complete an individual investigation. The A Level course looks at aspects of both physical and human geography and has a skills and enquiry theme running through it. The course will be of interest to anyone wanting to know more about the ever-changing world around them, and links both 'arts' and 'sciences' themes. A Level Geography continues to be a fascinating and rigorous programme of study that helps prepare students for a wide variety of further study and careers. In addition to knowledge and understanding, there is also an element of skill-based assessment and so time is taken out of school for fieldwork. This work is an integral part of the course, extending knowledge and experience, and it relates directly to the practical assessment and also to the skills needed throughout the course.
Pupils must normally achieve five GCSEs in grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths. Candidates are expected to have a grade of 6 or above in the subjects they wish to take in the Sixth Form. Consideration will be given in exceptional circumstances to change this by the Headmaster.