The A-level course comprises four areas of study: 1. Dynamic Landscapes (Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards and Topic 2B: Coastal Landscapes and Change) 2. Dynamic Places (Topic 3: Globalisation and Topic 4A: Regenerating Places) 3. Physical Systems and Sustainability (Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity and Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security) 4. Human Systems and Geopolitics (Topic 7: Superpowers and Topic 8: Global Development) The course also requires the completion of an Independent Investigation (coursework) based on fieldwork. Students will learn in a variety of ways which will make for an interesting and varied course. Examples of teaching styles include: >Lessons using varied and stimulating resources - newspaper articles, DVDs, maps, satellite images and textbooks >Individual research using ICT >Decision making exercises >Role plays >Exam practice – teacher, self and peer marking >Residential field course to complete the geographical investigation Apart from learning the knowledge, concepts and skills required to succeed at this course, students will also be able to develop many of the key skills required for higher education and working life such as: >Collecting, analysing and interpreting information >Communicating your findings in different ways >Evaluating your work >Listening to other people’s opinions >Working independently Students with A-level Geography have access to a wide range of possible career and higher education opportunities. You learn and use a variety of transferable skills throughout the course. These include collecting, analysing and interpreting data, communicating your findings in different ways, and identifying and developing the links between different parts of the subject. These skills are recognised by employers, universities and colleges as being of great value. Geography combines well with almost all other A-level subjects. Taken with sciences like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Geography supports applications for almost any science-based university course like Engineering, Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Oceanography and Geology. Taken in combination with humanities subjects like English, French, History or Economics, Geography supports an equally wide range of university courses such as Business, Law, Media, Politics and Philosophy
All candidates must attain five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, three of which must be a grade 6 or higher. Within these passes, there must be a grade 5 or higher in English Language and Mathematics plus 6 in Geography
Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes and Physical Systems and Sustainability >Written examination of 2 ¼ hours >30% of A-level qualification Paper 2: Dynamic Places and Human Systems and Geopolitics >Written examination of 2 ¼ hours >30% of A-level qualification Paper 3: Synoptic Paper >Written examination of 2 ¼ hours >20% of A-level qualification Coursework >3000-4000 word Independent Investigation based on fieldwork >Non-examined assessment >20% of A-level qualification
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cecil Road, Southgate, London, N14 5RJ |
The A-level course comprises four areas of study: 1. Dynamic Landscapes (Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards and Topic 2B: Coastal Landscapes and Change) 2. Dynamic Places (Topic 3: Globalisation and Topic 4A: Regenerating Places) 3. Physical Systems and Sustainability (Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity and Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security) 4. Human Systems and Geopolitics (Topic 7: Superpowers and Topic 8: Global Development) The course also requires the completion of an Independent Investigation (coursework) based on fieldwork. Students will learn in a variety of ways which will make for an interesting and varied course. Examples of teaching styles include: >Lessons using varied and stimulating resources - newspaper articles, DVDs, maps, satellite images and textbooks >Individual research using ICT >Decision making exercises >Role plays >Exam practice – teacher, self and peer marking >Residential field course to complete the geographical investigation Apart from learning the knowledge, concepts and skills required to succeed at this course, students will also be able to develop many of the key skills required for higher education and working life such as: >Collecting, analysing and interpreting information >Communicating your findings in different ways >Evaluating your work >Listening to other people’s opinions >Working independently Students with A-level Geography have access to a wide range of possible career and higher education opportunities. You learn and use a variety of transferable skills throughout the course. These include collecting, analysing and interpreting data, communicating your findings in different ways, and identifying and developing the links between different parts of the subject. These skills are recognised by employers, universities and colleges as being of great value. Geography combines well with almost all other A-level subjects. Taken with sciences like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Geography supports applications for almost any science-based university course like Engineering, Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Oceanography and Geology. Taken in combination with humanities subjects like English, French, History or Economics, Geography supports an equally wide range of university courses such as Business, Law, Media, Politics and Philosophy
All candidates must attain five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, three of which must be a grade 6 or higher. Within these passes, there must be a grade 5 or higher in English Language and Mathematics plus 6 in Geography
Paper 1: Dynamic Landscapes and Physical Systems and Sustainability >Written examination of 2 ¼ hours >30% of A-level qualification Paper 2: Dynamic Places and Human Systems and Geopolitics >Written examination of 2 ¼ hours >30% of A-level qualification Paper 3: Synoptic Paper >Written examination of 2 ¼ hours >20% of A-level qualification Coursework >3000-4000 word Independent Investigation based on fieldwork >Non-examined assessment >20% of A-level qualification