Geography – AS GCE and Advanced GCE
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Course Synopsis:
Geography offers the opportunity to
study a broad spectrum of topics from learning about the most powerful
forces on earth to the economic struggles of countries. The world we
live in is likely to change more in the next 50 years than it has ever
done before. Geography explains why this is and helps to prepare you for
those changes.
Geography tackles the big issues such as environmental responsibility,
natural hazards, LEDC and MEDC economies and global interdependence. It
teaches this through debates, film, games, fieldwork and independent
research.
By studying Geography you will develop a range of skills and knowledge
base that is highly valued by universities and employers. The
transferable skills which Geography fosters are an asset in the complex
world of employment today.
As Geography teaches you a wide range of skills it enables you to keep
your options open, as it is useful for a very wide range of exciting
jobs. Jobs include meteorology, architecture, tourism, management and
administration, the financial sector, retail and media etc.
Year 12 students will have the opportunity to take part in a 6 day
residential fieldtrip to either the UK or Cyprus.
Year 12 ~ AS Level (AQA)
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Year 13 ~ A2 Level (AQA)
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Unit 1: Physical Environments
Flooding is the world’s costliest hazard, killing and causing
horrendous damage in LEDCs and MEDCs.
We study.
How floods can change the physical environment and
damage economies especially in LEDC’s
The landforms created by fluvial processes.
With rapidly rising sea levels, how can we cope with this
inevitable, unstoppable invasion?
Examining how glaciers have produced most of the earth’s surface
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Unit 3: Physical Systems,
The atmosphere and the crust we live on are issues that are
rarely out of the news.
We study.
The dynamic atmosphere.
How and why are we destroying it and therefore ourselves?
How plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes and
tsunamis effect the human environment and physical environment.
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Human Environments
With the world population at 6.6 billion and increasing at a
rate of 10 people per second this is an import issue.
We study how population
Characteristics vary,
spatially, over time and the implications these have on
socio-economic groups and the environment.
The different types of energy and the geopolitics of its supply
and demand.
The environmental impact of energy production and the need for
sustainable energy supply and consumption. |
Human Systems
The number of million cities has increased from 24 to over 200
in 60 years. We
study:
Investigation into how economic activity varies, employment
structures change, and the impact of globalisation and
involvement of governments is increasing.
Studying the concept of the North/South divide and the
social, economic and environmental impacts of multi-national
companies on their host countries. |
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Unit 2: Geographical Skills
Field visit
During Year 12 geography you will go on a 5 day residential
to either |
Unit 4: Geographical Issues
This unit tests your understanding of the relationships
between human and physical environments. The pre-released
material allows students to view the topic before the
examination. |
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Course
requirement is a B grade in Geography at GCSE |
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