Geography is one of the most cutting edge subjects available for study. This course will give you an understanding of some of the key issues that humanity faces. You will study a range of both human and physical units, focusing on both traditional and contemporary geographical issues. You will gain a deeper understanding of local and global issues and enhance your analytical skills. You will also develop your investigative skills and have the opportunity to participate in a number of day visits and residential field trips.
College entry
80% examination
20% coursework
You will study a range of human and physical geographies. We will look at the theory of plate tectonics and challenges presented by natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis to humanity, and the measures that can be taken to attempt to overcome them.
We also study globalisation, assessing the social, economic, political, and environmental consequences of our shrinking world and analysing the impact that large businesses such as Amazon have on people in both the developed and developing world.
We also investigate the importance of our coastlines, examining the geographical processes that have work to shape these ever-changing landscapes and the strategies used by humans in their management.
We also research the idea of ‘place,’ considering the factors that have shaped them over time, as well as the reasons for the inequalities that can exist between them and how regeneration has been used to try and address them.
You will begin by completing your coursework. You will have a choice to focus either a human or physical area of study that is related to one of the topics that we study as part of the A Level course. We will study both the carbon and water cycles and the impact that human actives are having upon these systems and the critical implications that climate change will have upon our species and planet.
We will study aspects of geo-politics, including the role of existing and emerging superpowers in shaping international relations, as well as how the global community and institutions such as the UN intervene in humanitarian and human rights-based issues with varying degrees of success.
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Our Elective Programme is designed to help you develop your gifts and interests as part of an enhanced level 3 programme. We will help you realise your potential by nurturing your talent and preparing you for study at the most prestigious universities or for progression to competitive higher-level apprenticeships. Your options range from our Honours Programme, which might include following a fourth A level, to specialist Futures Programmes that will support your career goals.
If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.