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COURSE
GEOGRAPHY
TITLE

Grade 5 or above if studied at GCSE. A student who has not
SPECIFIC ENTRY studied geography at GCSE requires grade 5 or above in GCSE

REQUIREMENTS English language or literature plus grade 6 or above in a science at
GCSE level, as well as having a genuine interest in the subject.

This course appeals to those who found the subject interesting at
GCSE and are looking for the challenge of studying at a higher
level. The course delivers cutting edge ideas in an engaging way. It
prepares students well for higher level study.
Physical geography

We start by learning more about coastal processes. Data is
collected during a field trip to the west coast which is then used to
produce a practice report. Later topics include plate tectonics and
our relationship with water and carbon.
CONTENT OF Human geography
We look at issues that face the world today. Topics such as cities,
COURSE
global trade, superpowers and migration are used to understand
the links between countries. Regular class discussions develop an

awareness of current affairs and a second field trip to Manchester
develops data handling skills.
Fieldwork
This is an essential and interesting part of the subject: academic
theory taught in lessons is applied to the real world. Students
choose their own topics and develop transferable skills, including
teamwork, problem solving, organisation, data handling, report

writing and leadership.
EXAMINATIONS
All work is assessed by exams apart from the individual
AND investigation. This coursework is submitted as a document and is

ASSESSMENTS worth 20% of the full A level qualification.

Geography forms a bridge between the sciences and the arts.
Degrees in geography are academically challenging and very well
SKILLS, LINKS
respected. They can open the door to a wide range of careers or
AND specialist study. Geographers have an increased awareness of the

PROGRESSION world and an understanding of people that is valued by many
employers such as the services and the police. Good powers of
analysis, numeracy and report writing are developed.

Head of Geography: Ms S Richardson
CONTACT
suerichardson@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk