Course Outline / Overview

Key Stage 3

Throughout KS3 students will be encouraged to develop their knowledge and understanding of a variety of Geographical themes. Place knowledge will be constantly reinforced by taking examples from a variety of countries and regions across the World. Social, Economic and Environmental impacts of Geographical issues will be considered at a variety of scales.

Examples of themes covered include:

• What is Geography?
• World Development.
• Rivers and Coasts
• Population and Migration
• Volcanoes and Earthquakes
• Tourism

Key Stage 4

GCSE specification – AQA A

Students will continue to explore Geographical issues and develop deeper understanding of Geographical concepts. Enquiring into and investigating Geographical issues and their impacts form a central theme to much of the work covered. This course is examined via two examinations and a Controlled Assessment based on Primary data collected through fieldwork.

Themes covered are taken from optional units, such as:

• The Restless Earth
• Water on the Land
• The Coastal Zone
• Population Change
• Changing Urban Environments
• Tourism

Key Stage 5

A-Level specification – AQA

AS Geography covers units on

• Rivers, Floods and Management
• Coastal Environments
• Population Change
• Energy Issues

A2 Geography involves option units from:

• Plate Tectonics and Associated Hazards
• World Cities
• Development and Globalisation
• Weather and Associated Hazards

Fieldwork is an essential component of both courses and often involves a residential visit.