Geography

Geography is the spatial science helping us all to better understand the world’s people, places and environments and the interactions between them, whether at the local, national or global scales.

GCSE Entrance Requirements:

• Mathematics - Grade 5

• English Language - Grade 5

• Geography - Grade 5 (if studied)

More info:

• AQA Specification Page

Combines well with

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Physics

• English Literature

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Criminology

• History

Head of Department:

Mrs S Davies - SDavies@hswv.co.uk

WHAT YOU STUDY

Physical and Human Geography which includes Global systems and Global governance, Changing places, Contemporary urban environments, Population and Environment issues, Water and Carbon Cycles, Coastal Environments and Hazards.

An individual geographical investigation which involves data collected from the field. It will be based on a question or issue you have developed.

HOW YOU STUDY

You will deepen your understanding of Geography with a more intensive study of key elements which will extend your geographical understanding beyond the topics studied at GCSE. This will include the study of different types of landscapes; how places change; global perspectives and a wide range of other topics. You will undertake four days’ fieldwork and more extended pieces of work which will include an externally assessed individual research project worth 20% of the A-Level.

DEPARTMENT STRENGTHS AND RESOURCES

The staff in the department have experience in Human and Physical Geography. The Geography Department has a proven track record of results and has prepared many students for successful applications to study for higher level geography qualifications beyond our Sixth Form.

PROGRESSION TO UNIVERSITY/CAREERS

The job market has become increasingly competitive and international. The transferable knowledge and skills developed by studying Geography are actively  sought by employers allowing geographers to consistently experience lower than average levels of unemployment.

It is a myth that geographers can only do certain types of jobs. In fact, there is a wealth of jobs geographers do spanning almost every sector.

The Russell Group of Universities has elected Geography as one of their preferred ‘facilitating’ A-Level subjects to support an application to their degree courses.

OUR SUCCESSES

100% of students gained A*- C in 2022.