Geography
Head of Department: Miss P Eade
Syllabus Title: A Level Geography
Exam Board: OCR
Length of course: 2 years
Entry requirements: Students must achieve grade 6 or above in GCSE Geography this course.
Description:
A-Level Geography offers students the opportunity to develop a range of sophisticated skills
whilst considering a variety of contexts. These contexts impart knowledge and understanding linked to many of the big issues facing human society today such as our finite resources and climate change. The A-Level provides students with an opportunity to consider the physical and human world around us in an in-depth and analytical way, which offers up a wide variety of perspectives. The OCR specification provides a modern take on this traditional academic subject making it relevant for the 21st century.
Topics studied in this course:
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Landscape Systems: Coastal Landscapes |
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Earth's Life Support Systems: Water and Carbon Cycles |
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Changing Spaces: Making Places |
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Global Connections: Migration |
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Geographical Debates: Disease Dilemas |
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Geographical Debates: Climate Change |
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Independent Investigation (Non-Exam Assessment - NEA - this includes an opportunity to attend a fieldwork day) |
Coursework and assessment of the course:
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Paper 1: Physical Systems - 1.5hrs, 66 marks (22%) |
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Paper 2: Human Interactions - 1.5hrs, 66 marks (22%) |
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Paper 3: Geographical Debates - 2.5hrs, 108 marks (36%) |
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Investigative Geography: Independent Investigation - 60 marks (20%) |
Post A-Level:
By studying geography, you are also on a pathway with bright prospects. The Royal Geographical Society and Higher Education Statistics Agency reports geographers remain highly employable with over 61% in employment withing 15 months of graduating. A Level Geography also compliments further study in the sciences and arts. Students have the ability to go on and study medicine, archaeology, music, meteorology amongst many other fields. Geography combines well with both Arts and Science subjects. It is an obvious choice for careers in sustainability and green issues, urban regeneration, energy supply, retail location, managing the effects of hazards and climate change. In the world of business an understanding of global economics forms an important part of geography. Geography is a good choice to give your A Level options the breadth that universities like, as well as enhancing your skills of writing essays and extended reports.
What the students say about this course:
“Makes you a well rounded global citizen with an advanced knowledge of the world around you.”
“Geography makes you think about the world around you in a new light.”
“Helps you to appreciate the complex human and natural processes that shape our modern world.”
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