Taught through the L4L curriculum:
- OS map skills
- Fieldwork
- The Middle East
- Population
- Water
Geography is thought to be the subject of the future as it delves into many of the global environmental issues that we as a planet face, including water security and climate change.
All Students who undertake Geography at GCSE are required to attend two compulsory days of fieldwork which will contribute towards 40% of their final grade.
Mrs Fenton
I completed a BSc in Geography from the University of Liverpool, and then went on to study a PGCE in Geography. As a physical geographer my favourite aspects of Geography to teach are rivers and coast, and plate tectonics.
Miss Nawaz
I completed a BSc in Geography from University of Birmingham before completing my PGCE at Newman University. I particularly enjoy human geography topics, especially those that feature in current events, such as global migration and development.
Taught through the L4L curriculum:
Taught through the L4L curriculum:
Taught through the L4L curriculum:
OCR A GCSE content:
OCR A GCSE content:
Many Geographers end up in working in industries such as:
Did you know? Geography is the second most employable degree in the UK!
Students will sit three written examinations at the end of the two year course:
Paper 1 – Living in the UK today – 30% of GCSE
Paper 2 – The World Around Us – 30% of GCSE
Paper 3 – Geographical Skills – 40% of GCSE
The ability to view issues from a wider perspective is important when studying Geography. Students need to recognise how the world is very complex, and how different people can be affected by one event in many different ways. The ability to consider a range of different viewpoints is also important. The course requires students to be able to communicate their findings in writing, as well as demonstrate the ability to explain their views and write convincing arguments to support them.
Students will develop a wide range of skills in their GCSE Geography studies, including:
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