Do you want to understand the natural and human causes of climate change? Do you want to question why the rates of deforestation are still increasing? Geography is an exciting and relevant course to study at present as it links to contemporary global issues such as climate change and globalisation. It is a subject which offers a diversity of skills, both quantitative and qualitative, that students will require at university level and beyond which are highly transferable. It is considered both a science and an arts subject. It has always been a very popular subject at QE with high recruitment levels and it complements sciences such as Biology, Physics and Maths as well as other subjects such as Economics, Law and Sociology. There are a range of opportunities for students throughout the two years, including an individual investigation and various field trips and a residential.
80% examination plus 20% non exam assessment. Paper One: 40% - Physical geography. Paper Two: 40% - Human geography. Non exam assessment: 20% - Individual investigation.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blandford Road, Pamphill, Wimborne, BH21 4DT |
Do you want to understand the natural and human causes of climate change? Do you want to question why the rates of deforestation are still increasing? Geography is an exciting and relevant course to study at present as it links to contemporary global issues such as climate change and globalisation. It is a subject which offers a diversity of skills, both quantitative and qualitative, that students will require at university level and beyond which are highly transferable. It is considered both a science and an arts subject. It has always been a very popular subject at QE with high recruitment levels and it complements sciences such as Biology, Physics and Maths as well as other subjects such as Economics, Law and Sociology. There are a range of opportunities for students throughout the two years, including an individual investigation and various field trips and a residential.
80% examination plus 20% non exam assessment. Paper One: 40% - Physical geography. Paper Two: 40% - Human geography. Non exam assessment: 20% - Individual investigation.