Geography challenges opinions, broadens the mind and sharpens key skills. Few subjects can boast the same breadth and contemporary relevance. Over the course of two years, A Level geographers will study a range of topics and develop a way of thinking that will enable to make the kind of informed and critical decisions demanded of 21st century citizens. An essential outcome of learning Geography is to be able to apply geographical knowledge and conceptual understanding to new settings: that is, to be able to ‘think like a geographer’. Thinking geographically is a uniquely powerful way of seeing the world and making connections between the human and physical environment. In physical geography students will learn about the processes shaping our planet and the landforms within dynamic landscapes that result. They will examine earth’s life support systems – how water and carbon are cycled through the land, oceans and atmosphere – in the context of tropical rainforests and the Arctic tundra. In complete contrast, in human geography students will explore the relationships and connections between people, the economy, and society and how these contribute to creating places. They will look at global systems, including those that regulate and order trade, financial transactions and migration, which produce uneven geographies of winners and losers. The human course also examines spatial patterns of human rights issues and the geography of gender inequality. In the second year of the course the students use their knowledge to unpick the debates surrounding contemporary challenges facing the world today such as climate change, natural hazards, management of the oceans and the future of food.
A genuine interest in the subject matter – i.e. a keenness to read widely, be aware of contemporary, topical issues in the news and to pursue areas of interest in a bit more depth – is a characteristic of the most successful Geographers. We would expect most students taking Geography in the Sixth Form to have achieved at least a 7 in their GCSE to enable them to access the demands of the course, though this is not a prerequisite. On the very odd occasion we might consider taking a student who has not studied Geography in the 4th and 5th form, providing they can demonstrate the correct motivation and have a track record of academic success. Geographers typically study a wide variety of other subjects: it can fit a Biology / Chemistry / Maths combination for a prospective Medic or scientist; equally, it can be combined with subjects such as Economics and Politics for a slightly different – but equally suitable – package. The unique feature of Geography is the breadth of skills it develops, and hence it can complement a wide range of subjects.
Paper 1: Physical systems (1 hour 30 minutes exam) – 22% Paper 2: Human interactions (1 hour 30 minutes exam) – 22% Paper 3: Geographical debates (2 hours 30 minutes exam) – 36% Individual Investigation (coursework) – 20%
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,930 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £35,760 |
| Address | Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 7PU |
Geography challenges opinions, broadens the mind and sharpens key skills. Few subjects can boast the same breadth and contemporary relevance. Over the course of two years, A Level geographers will study a range of topics and develop a way of thinking that will enable to make the kind of informed and critical decisions demanded of 21st century citizens. An essential outcome of learning Geography is to be able to apply geographical knowledge and conceptual understanding to new settings: that is, to be able to ‘think like a geographer’. Thinking geographically is a uniquely powerful way of seeing the world and making connections between the human and physical environment. In physical geography students will learn about the processes shaping our planet and the landforms within dynamic landscapes that result. They will examine earth’s life support systems – how water and carbon are cycled through the land, oceans and atmosphere – in the context of tropical rainforests and the Arctic tundra. In complete contrast, in human geography students will explore the relationships and connections between people, the economy, and society and how these contribute to creating places. They will look at global systems, including those that regulate and order trade, financial transactions and migration, which produce uneven geographies of winners and losers. The human course also examines spatial patterns of human rights issues and the geography of gender inequality. In the second year of the course the students use their knowledge to unpick the debates surrounding contemporary challenges facing the world today such as climate change, natural hazards, management of the oceans and the future of food.
A genuine interest in the subject matter – i.e. a keenness to read widely, be aware of contemporary, topical issues in the news and to pursue areas of interest in a bit more depth – is a characteristic of the most successful Geographers. We would expect most students taking Geography in the Sixth Form to have achieved at least a 7 in their GCSE to enable them to access the demands of the course, though this is not a prerequisite. On the very odd occasion we might consider taking a student who has not studied Geography in the 4th and 5th form, providing they can demonstrate the correct motivation and have a track record of academic success. Geographers typically study a wide variety of other subjects: it can fit a Biology / Chemistry / Maths combination for a prospective Medic or scientist; equally, it can be combined with subjects such as Economics and Politics for a slightly different – but equally suitable – package. The unique feature of Geography is the breadth of skills it develops, and hence it can complement a wide range of subjects.
Paper 1: Physical systems (1 hour 30 minutes exam) – 22% Paper 2: Human interactions (1 hour 30 minutes exam) – 22% Paper 3: Geographical debates (2 hours 30 minutes exam) – 36% Individual Investigation (coursework) – 20%