Geography
We would expect students to have met the expectations for entry to 6th form and to have a grade 5 in Geography. We welcome conversations with individual students about their suitability for the course.
YEAR 12
We study the physical geography units of Hazards and Coastal Systems and the human geography unit of Changing Places.
In addition, we learn lots of geographical skills and will complete 4 days of fieldwork; one at the coast; one as a place study in a local area; and a 2 day residential at the Cranedale Centre in North Yorkshire.
YEAR 13
Units studied will include:
- Water and carbon cycles
- Global systems and governance
- Population and Environment
- Individual Fieldwork Enquiry (NEA)
ASSESSMENT
Physical geography – written exam, 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of A level.
Human geography - written exam, 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of A level.
Geography fieldwork investigation – individual investigation of 3,000-4,000 words. Marked by teacher, moderated by AQA. 20% of A level. There is a mandatory requirement of 4 days of fieldwork.
KEY SKILLS
Studying Geography will give you the opportunity to develop a huge variety of key skills which are transferable to other subjects and many different careers – application of number, quantitative and qualitative research, cartographic (maps), graphical, statistical, communication, investigation, ICT, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) problem solving, working with others to name a few.
If you have any further queries about this subject please email enquiries@beverleyj6.co.uk
Career Opportunities: Various - e.g. Business and Finance, Scientific Services, Education, Professional and Social Services, Leisure, Travel and Tourism, Information Services, Management and Administration, Environmental Management.