Geography Teacher in Charge of Subject: Mr Mcfadden
Entry Requirements: You will need to have gained a Grade B or above in GCSE Geography.
Course Details: At AS level (year 1) you will study: Unit 1: Global Challenges ― In this unit you will study a range of topics such as Global Hazards, Climate Change and Future Global Challenges.
Unit 2: Geographical Investigations ― This gives you an opportunity to undertake geographical research, including fieldwork. You will investigate two topics in depth, Crowded Coasts (physical geography), and Rebranding Places (human geography).
At A2 level (year 2) you will study:
Unit 3 Contested Planet ― five key world issues and in the sixth topic discuss possible technological solutions to the problems: - Energy Security - Superpower Geographies - Water Conflicts - Bridging the Development Gap - Biodiversity Under Threat - The Technological Fix?
Unit 4 Geographical Research ― This will allow you to develop further the investigative skills gained at AS level studying one of: - Tectonic Activity and Hazards - Pollution and Human Health at Risk - Cold Environments - Consuming the Rural Landscape - Life on the Margins (the food supply problem) - The World of Cultural Diversity
Fieldwork: Crowded Coasts (physical geography) – A residential trip to Anglesey and North Wales. Rebranding Places (human geography) – A day trip to Manchester City Centre. Exams/Coursework: AS
100% Exam
100% Exam
A2
Career Options:
Employment — geographers can go into a wide range of jobs, including:
Advertising, Education, Environmental management, Finance, Law, Marketing, Retailing, Sales, Social/health services