Students will study core Human and Physical Geography. In each area of study, students will consider the values and attitudes of decision makers, consider their own values and attitudes to the issues being studied and support their learning of ideas through the study of specific case studies. Students are also required to undertake preparatory, investigative work in the field in order to be able to produce a fieldwork investigation. Physical Geography – Water and carbon cycles, coastal systems and landscapes, hazards or ecosystems under stress. Human Geography – Global systems and global governance, changing places, contemporary urban environments or population and the environment or resource security. Geographical Fieldwork Investigation – Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field – based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student.
Students who wish to take Geography in the Sixth Form should have gained at least a Grade 6 at iGCSE/GCSE Geography.
Component 1 Physical Geography Written examination, 2 hours 30 minutes, 120 marks 40% of A Level Component 2 Human Geography Written examination, 2 hours 30 minutes, 120 marks 40% of A Level Component 3 Geographical Fieldwork Investigation 3000 – 4000 words fieldwork write up, 60 marks 20% of A Level Marked internally Moderated externally
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £21,795 - £41,970 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,515 - £16,440 |
| Address | Broadway, Fleetwood, FY7 8JW |
Students will study core Human and Physical Geography. In each area of study, students will consider the values and attitudes of decision makers, consider their own values and attitudes to the issues being studied and support their learning of ideas through the study of specific case studies. Students are also required to undertake preparatory, investigative work in the field in order to be able to produce a fieldwork investigation. Physical Geography – Water and carbon cycles, coastal systems and landscapes, hazards or ecosystems under stress. Human Geography – Global systems and global governance, changing places, contemporary urban environments or population and the environment or resource security. Geographical Fieldwork Investigation – Students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field – based on a question or issue defined and developed by the student.
Students who wish to take Geography in the Sixth Form should have gained at least a Grade 6 at iGCSE/GCSE Geography.
Component 1 Physical Geography Written examination, 2 hours 30 minutes, 120 marks 40% of A Level Component 2 Human Geography Written examination, 2 hours 30 minutes, 120 marks 40% of A Level Component 3 Geographical Fieldwork Investigation 3000 – 4000 words fieldwork write up, 60 marks 20% of A Level Marked internally Moderated externally