GEOGRAPHY A Level
Venue: Havant Campus Duration: 2 years
Assessment Physical Geography (2 hrs 30 mins – 40%) Human Geography (2 hrs 30 mins – 40%) There are two examinations in June in the second year. Both examinations will contain short answer data-response questions and an essay. There is a Fieldwork Investigation (20%): This is an independent piece of research on a topic related to the specification. Data can be collected in groups, but the topic and write up must be your own. The report of 3000–4000 words will be marked by the lecturer and externally moderated. There is also fieldwork and enrichment. Fieldwork is an essential part of the course (at least four days). Fieldwork associated with the investigation will be local, but enrichment opportunities will be offered, including overseas. Progression A significant proportion of students go on to study Geography at degree level. However, some other progression routes have been degrees in ocean science, architecture, economics, engineering, forestry and geography, geography with Qualified Teacher Status, marine geography, international development, sport science, land economics and also employment in the Armed Forces and the travel and retail industries. This subject allows for a very varied progression route. Entry Requirements Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including a grade 5 or above in Mathematics and English Language. You must have studied GCSE Geography before.
Overview If you are interested in the world around you, Geography is an ideal choice. You’ll examine the relationship between people and their
environment from scientific, political, economic and social perspectives.
This course looks at a variety of world issues such as climate change, natural disasters, health studies and questions of population as well as contemporary environmental and human issues. It’s an excellent choice for developing skills including IT, research (including fieldwork), analysis, evaluation and decision making. Structure Year 1 – Coastal systems and landscapes, including human impacts – Population and the environment – Hazards (including tectonic, storm and wildfire hazards) Year 2 – Changing places (an entirely new topic about people’s experience of place) – Global systems and global governance (economic, social and political aspects of globalisation) – Water and carbon cycles – Fieldwork investigation The topics have been chosen to include both physical and human geography and so that the first year is an easier transition from GCSE.
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