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Geography
Geography is a subject that that is relevant and relates to the real world – it often tackles the big issues. It considers physical and human interactions to describe, explain and evaluate the changing world around us.
Examination Board AQA
Specification Number 7037
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Unit 1: Physical Geography
- Section A: Water and Carbon Cycles focuses on the major stores of water and carbon cycles at the Earth’s surface as well as human’s increasing impact on them through climate change.
- Section B: Coastal Landscapes and Systems and Landscapes considers the dynamic landscapes that are found around our island and coastlines outside of the UK.
- Section C: Hazards focuses on tectonic and atmospheric hazards and the potential risks they present to the human population.
Unit 2: Human Geography
- Section A: Global Systems and Global Governance considers globalization and its driving forces which have shaped the global economy and society.
- Section B: Changing Places looks at people’s engagement with place and how these impact on their lives.
- Section C: Population and the Environment is designed to explore the relationship between population numbers and other keys aspects of geography.
Unit 3: Geography Fieldwork Investigation
Fieldwork Opportunities:
The specification requires 4 days of compulsory fieldwork. We organise multiple trips including a river study, a place study and a joint Geography / Biology 4 day residential to the Dorset Coast at the end of Year 12.
Course Leader of Geography
Miss Veale
Entry Requirements
Sixth Form Entry Criteria:
A minimum of 5 9-5 GCSE grades, which must include a grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature. If students do not have a grade 4+ in GSCE Maths they will be required to re-sit this qualification.
Special Entry Requirements:
- GCSE Maths 5+
- GCSE Geography 5+
Students must be prepared to work long hours outside lesson time to regularly review the topics covered.
Assessment Information
| Assessment | Topic Area | Duration | Value |
| Component 1 | Physical Geography | 2 hours 30 minute written exam | 40% |
| Component 2 | Human Geography | 2 hours 30 minute written exam | 40% |
| Component 3 | Geography Fieldwork Investigation | 3000-4000 word individual investigation write-up | 20% |
Progression Route
Studying Geography provides you with many transferable skills which are relevant for work and further education and attractive to employers in all sectors. The course compliments many other subjects such as History, Science, Business, Economics and Social Sciences. At the end of the course many students continue to study the subject at university. The subject is unique in that it is accepted as an ‘arts’ or a ‘science’ for any degree course.
How do I prepare?
Recommended Reads
| Prisoners of Geography | Tim Marshall |
| Factfulness | Hans Rosling |
| A Brief History of Tomorrow | Yuval Noah Harari |
| 21 Lessons for the 21st Century | Yuval Noah Harari |
Useful Websites
| United Nations | Explore Website |
| World Trade Organisation | Explore Website |
| Global Transformations | Explore Website |
Geography Activities
Course Leader of Geography
Miss Veale
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