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Geography

Geography is probably the most relevant subject of our time!  Is Global Warming really happening? Are we having the worst floods ever recorded? What can be done about World migration and poverty?  Are we to blame for all of these? What can we do?

These questions and others are investigated along with an exploration into a question of your own interest.  All lessons are available online via our well developed VLE.  If you’re serious about going places, this is the course for you!

All our geography teachers are passionate about geography.  We live our subject and travel the world to discover more.  Geography is an adventure that starts here and will last you a lifetime.

AS Topics

Unit 1

• Rivers, Floods and Management
• Coastal Environments
• Global Population Change
• Energy Issues

Unit 2

• Geographical Skills
• Research and Field work skills

A2 Topics

Unit 3

• Plate tectonics and associated Hazards
• Ecosystems: Change and Challenge
• World Cities

Unit 4

• Geographical Fieldwork Investigation (of your choice)

Where does it lead?

All over the world!

The options for geographers are vast.  We believe that this course will open your eyes to see the world around you in a different way.  The A2 is an opportunity for you to research a topic that really excites you.

There are very few careers that geography does not provide a valuable background for.

Why you should study Geography?

This subject is a gateway to your World! Although geography has a unique suite of skills and knowledge, many skills and topic areas will actively support other subjects.  There are very few careers that geography does not provide a valuable background for. Geographers are highly valued in the workplace because they possess the variety of skills that employers look for.

Really useful career skills are developed such as:

• Oral and written communication
• Map and graph construction
• Problem solving
• Number and statistics
• Instrumentation and ICT literacy
• Research
• Team work
• Enquiry and investigation
• Modelling and simulation

What skills do I need to be successful in this subject?

Just one! – Commitment! – that is to do your best, and keep pushing yourself.  If you do this then we will work our hardest to give you the success you deserve.

Other attributes are also very useful, such as an interest in the real world around you, and a hunger to find out the answers to many of the concerns we have today.

Finally, a sense of humour – you will need it as fun is key – just ask any of our previous students!

Assessment

AS  - Group Fieldwork - assessed in Unit 2

A2 - Individual Coursework  - assessed in Unit 4

AS

Unit 1: Exam  - 4 questions

Unit 2: Exam - 2 questions

A2

Unit 3: Exam - 3 questions (2 short and 1 essay)

Unit 4: Exam - 4 questions on your own coursework

Enrichment

• One week residential to the Isle of Arran, Scotland
• Two day field work data collection
• University Revision Day
• Italy Expedition 2010

Where to find out more about Geography and prepare yourself for studying this subject:

Geography is all aroung you, and relevant by nature. To prepare your self  - take a look at the units covered and start to collect information from the following sources:

• Newspapers
• TV documentaries
• Geographical websites
• Text books such as "Geography an Integrated Approach"

We recommend you use a computer or laptop to research and organise your files. A laptop will be very useful over the two years, for you will be able to access lessons, communicate to staff and your peers, research and produce very high quality work.

Other Information

All lessons and support guidance will be online on our VLE.

Recommended text book - Georgraphy an Integrated Approach by D. Waugh.