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AS & A2
GEOGRAPHY
Why Geography?
Course
Outline (Edexcel A) Fieldwork
Using
your qualification
WHY GEOGRAPHY?
COURSE OUTLINE: Edexcel GCE Specification A
| Why follow Edexcel Specification A?
The Edexcel geography specification (A) offers a strong
foundation in both physical and human geography and in practical skills.
It addresses many themes which will be important during this millennium
such as concern for the environment and an appreciation of global changes
and inequalities. The specification allows students to develop an in-depth
knowledge and understanding of physical, human and environmental geography
whilst also enabling students to recognise and explore the
interrelationships between physical and human environments in a synoptic
context. Fieldwork is important there is an opportunity to produce an
individual investigative study which is assessed as coursework rather than
being the subject of an examination. The course will also offer students
the opportunity to achieve maximum key skills development. |
Entry Requirements
What will I need to be accepted on the course?
Five GCSEs grade C and above with a grade B in geography, is the
minimum requirement for entry to AS and A2 level courses, together with
the recommendation of your GCSE subject teacher.
Assessment and Deadlines
Modules may be in 1½ - 2 hour
written examinations. Coursework is assessed. Modules will be taken in
either January or June.
A summary of the content and weighting of individual modules in
relation to the overall grading for both the AS and A2 course is given
overleaf.
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SUPPORTING GEOGRAPHY LEARNING AT AS AND A2
| Fieldwork
Fieldwork plays a very important role in supporting the teaching and
learning of any geography course and at St Ivo fieldwork and practical
'hands-on' geography is given a high priority in the department. It can
effectively enable students to experience at first hand landscapes,
people, places and issues bringing classroom theory to life! We endeavour
to provide a wide-range of experiences as far as possible within the
time-constraints of an advanced level course. Students are given the
opportunity to learn and develop geographical skills, and practical
observation and interpretation of geographical features, supporting
concepts introduced in the classroom whilst providing an enjoyable
experience for all.
The school and the department believe that student safety is of
paramount important at all times during fieldwork and fieldwork is always
led by a suitable number of well qualified staff. |
Pupils take fieldwork measurements along the River Ise
As well as supporting classroom learning by bringing theory to life, fieldwork
is a compulsory component of the course for Unit 3a in which students are
expected to conduct fieldwork for their personal investigations.
Fieldwork opportunities at AS/A2
We hope to offer the options of:
 | A residential field week in Snowdonia - £100 |
| North Norfolk Coastal Study (one day) |
| Bluewater - out of town shopping centre (visit/lecture) |
| Cambridge and local Area studies |
| Lectures in association with the University and the local
Geographical Association |
| Fieldwork day(s) to support Unit 3a |
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Field sketching on the Snowdonia Residential Course |
PROGRESSION: Using your AS/A2 Geography Qualification
Geography is relevant to a number of specific careers, including:
| Surveying |
| Meteorology |
| Teaching |
| Cartography |
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| Hydrologist |
| Civil Engineering |
| Leisure/ Recreation Manager |
| Hazard Management |
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Other careers utilising skills that geographers develop proficiency in
include:
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ST IVO SCHOOL
GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT
St Ivo School
High Leys
St Ives, Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire. |
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