| Programme of Study for Geography |
KS4 - Years 12 and 13
(Edexcel GCE, Specification A, 8214) |
AS
Small groups in the sixth form allow
for some more informal teaching and more student
motivated learning and research.
The topics include: |
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Earth Systems |
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Fluvial Environments |
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Coastal Processes |
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Population and
Settlement |
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Applied Geographical
Skills |
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| Field work will be done in Epping Forest and there are also conferences and events to attend. |
A2
The topics include: |
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Economic Systems |
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Development Processes |
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Glacial Systems |
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Ecosystems |
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The whole Geography course is wonderfully diverse. The subject is highly regarded by both the academic and business world.
It equips a young person with knowledge and awareness of people and their environments, as well as the
skills to describe, analyse and synthesise information of all kinds - statistics, graphs, maps and reports. It combines well languages, sciences, mathematics and other humanities to help produce a well rounded person that everyone appreciates! |
Geography:
Syllabus Studied: Edexcel Specification A, 8214 |
Qualifications needed
GCSE Geography, ideally grade B
or above.
In exceptional circumstances, a student who did
not choose the GCSE option may be admitted on the
course. |
Description of the Course
Geography combines well with either
Arts or Science subjects. |
| AS Level (Year 12) |
| Unit 1 |
Physical Environments |
| Unit 2 |
Human Environments |
| Unit 3 |
Coursework |
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| A Level (Year 13) |
| Unit 4 |
Physical systems,
processes and patterns |
| Unit 5 |
Human systems,
processes and patterns |
| Unit 6 |
Synoptic paper |
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| Method of Assessment |
| Units 1 & 2 |
Each has an exam,
1 hour
Data response structure and questions
Choice of 3 out of 6 on each paper |
| Unit 3 |
Coursework based
on primary fieldwork data (2500 words long) |
| Units 4 & 5 |
Each has an exam
1 hour
Structured essay questions
Choice of 2 out of 6 on each paper |
| Unit 6 |
Synoptic paper
involves a decision making question and 1
essay from a choice of 4 titles |
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| Future Opportunities |
Geography is a highly regarded subject
for both university entrance and various careers.
It can lead to careers in: accountancy, banking,
cartography, teaching, surveying, landscape architecture,
travel agency, market research and many others. |
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