6th Form Prospectus

Geography What’s it all about? Geography is a contemporary subject that looks at the relationship between population and the physical environment at a variety of scales from local to global. The units studied offer opportunities for you to consider your own values and attitudes to themes and issues discussed, as well as those of the decision makers. It also encourages the acquisition of a broad range of skills, including the ability to deal with statistics and analyse maps and other kinds of data. Some GCSE topics will be touched on but there are many new ones to learn about. There’s a lot more depth in the ones you think you know all about! Fieldwork is a vital part of any A Level Geography course. In Year 12 we will visit Saltaire to study changing places and the Holderness coast. Over the course of the two year course you will complete four days of field work which will prepare you for your Individual Investigation in Year 13. Exam and Assessment Information: AQA - 7037 Youwill study a range of themes and issues including coastal systems and landscapes, water and carbon cycles and hazards. Human geography topics that will be studied are changing places, contemporary urban environments and global systems and governance. You will be introduced to new theory and explore these themes through the study of a few in depth case studies. “Technology may seem to overcome the distances between us in both mental and physical space, but it is easy to forget that the land where we live, work, and raise our children is hugely important and that the choices of those who lead the seven billion inhabitants of this planet will to some degree always be shaped by the rivers, mountains, deserts, lakes, and seas that constrain us all—as they always have.” Tim Marshall, Author. Our students say … “I enjoy Geography because it effectively combines the scientific elements and explaining geographical processes with the social elements of discussing the impacts of geography in everyday life. It is a fascinating insight into the way the world works and the fieldwork is great.” “I enjoy the range of areas we study in Geography, with the human and physical side, and the different topics within them. It is a good A Level to have due to the variety of skills used within the course. Maths, Science and analytical skills are combined within the subject. The course is fun as well as interesting.” What next? You will gain a wide range of skills so you will be well equipped to enter a variety of jobs and degree courses, including environmental and recreation management, pollution science, global futures, transport studies, geology and oceanography. Geography graduates are highly sought after and post-graduate unemployment is low. To get started: GCSE Geography at grade 5 is required. English Language or Literature at grade 4 and Mathematics at grade 4. Geography is a broad subject and works well with many different combinations of subjects. Some students are scientists, others study a number of humanities subjects. You will be required to do some statistical analyses so a good level of maths is required. Entry Requirements Five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above including English and Maths AND Grade 5 in GCSE Geography π 30