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What is it?

Geography is diverse, topical, exciting and challenging. It provides a holistic view of the world and develops a greater understanding of the human and physical processes that shape it.

Why study this subject at Blackpool Sixth?

At Blackpool Sixth you will have experienced teachers who have current and previous experience of examining for the subject. Geography is a well-respected subject and superb preparation for studying academic courses at university.

What skills will I develop?

  • A holistic understanding of global issues
  • A structured approach to learning
  • Project management skills
  • Enhanced skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation
  • The skills to become a reflective and independent learner

How will I be taught?

  • Group and peer working
  • Individual investigative work
  • Directed sessions
  • A range of learning activities

How will I be assessed?

All assessment at the end of year two:

Paper 1 – Physical Geography (30%)

Paper 2 – Human Geography (30%)

Paper 3 – Synoptic Paper (20%)

Non-examined assessment (Coursework) – 20%

Teacher expertise

The A Level Geography teachers have over 30 years experience of teaching Geography and many years experience at A level. Matt also has 6 years examining experience at AS and A level for AQA and 3 years experience with Edexcel.

Field trips, projects and employability opportunities

Students will carry out 4 days of mandatory fieldwork in the local area. Students will have the opportunity to research work placements and potential EPQ investigations related to Geography. Students may have the opportunity to attend a Humanities department led overseas expedition. Opportunities to attend lectures from guest speakers, e.g. Lancaster University.

Where does it lead?

Geography can lead students into a very diverse range of vocations and university courses. Sabine Dunstan – Land Economy at Cambridge University; Jane Hardy-Jones – MSci Hons Earth and Environmental Science at Lancaster University.

Equipment

Students will have the opportunity to purchase textbooks at a cost of £25 per year and an opportunity to purchase a course revision guide for the two years for £17. Students will also be provided access to online resources and notes booklets to support learning free of charge.

Examination board

Edexcel.

Entry Requirements

  • Grade 5 (ideally higher tier) in GCSE Geography and grade 5 in GCSE English Language is preferred but a grade 4 in either/both will be considered.

What will I study?

What will I study?

Paper 1 – Physical Geography (30%)

Tectonic processes and hazards – Year 1

  • Locations at risk from tectonic hazards.

  • Tectonic hazards and disasters.

  • Management of tectonic hazards and disasters.

Coastal landscapes & change – Year 1

  • An investigation into coastal processes, landforms and landscapes.

  • Investigating coastal risks and managing risks and conflicts.

The Water Cycle and water insecurity – Year 2

  • The operation and importance of the hydrological cycle.

  • Short and long-term variations in the hydrological cycle

  • Water security – is there a crisis?

The Carbon Cycle and energy security – Year 2

  • The carbon cycle and planetary health.

  • Consequences of the increasing demand for energy.

  • Human threats to the global climate system.

 

Paper 2 – Human Geography (30%)

Globalisation – Year 1

  • The acceleration of globalisation.

  • Geographical impacts of globalisation.

  • The development and environmental challenges of globalisation.

Regenerating places – Year 1

  • How and why places vary.

  • Why regeneration might be needed.

  • How regeneration is managed.

  • Assessing the need for regeneration.

Superpowers – Year 2

  • What are superpowers and what are their impacts?

  • Superpowers spheres of influence.

Migration, identity & sovereignty – Year 2

    • The impacts of globalisation on international migration.

    • Nation states in a globalised world.

    • Global organisations and their impacts and threats to state sovereignty.

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