Geography at High Storrs. Is it for me? You enjoy learning about people and their societies, economies, cultures and the environment You are keen to learn.

Geography at High Storrs

Is it for me?

You enjoy learning about people and their societies, economies, cultures and the environment

You are keen to learn and develop a wide range of skills

You are seeking a broad based academic subject, offering above average graduate employability

Skills

Intellectual skills, such as critically evaluating theories and judging evidence to make informed decisions and to develop reasoned arguments

Research skills, such as using a range of technical methods for the collections and analysis of spatial and environmental data, and undertaking fieldwork

Transferable skills, such as teamwork, problem solving, IT skills, communication skills (presentation, writing, debating)

Personal attributes such as time-management, development of responsibility, self-reflection, motivation, flexibility and creativity

The course (subject to change!)

Unit 1: Assessed by written examination (2hr 15 min)

Two compulsory structured questions and data response:

Changing landscapes

Coastal landscapes

Two compulsory structured questions and data response:

Changing places/rebranding places

Unit 2: Assessed by written examination (2hr 15 min)

Two compulsory structured questions and data response: Global systems Water and carbon cycles Two compulsory structured questions and data response: Global governance and challenge Processes and patterns of global migration Global governance of the Earth’s oceans

Unit 3: Assessed by written examination (2 hours)

One compulsory extended response question:

Tectonic hazards

Contemporary theory in Geography: Two essay questions chosen from the themes below:

Ecosystems

Economic growth and challenge: India or China

Energy challenges and dilemmas

Weather and climate

Development in an African context

Unit 4: Non-examined assessment (written report 3000-4000 words)

An investigation report which will be internally assessed and externally moderated.

Fieldwork

Fieldwork is a compulsory requirement for A Level Geography. These requirements include at least two days fieldwork for AS level students, and four days (residential) for A Level students.

Results

In 2010 /2011/2012/2013/2014/2015

•A*-A =48% / 22%/26%/46%/21%/28%

•A*-B= 59% / 55%/63%/62%/43%/45%

•A-E =100% / 100%/ 100%/100%/100%/100%

The Future Cartographer

Commercial/residential surveyor

Environmental consultant

Geographical information systems officer

Planning and development surveyor

Town planner

International aid/development worker

Landscape architect

Logistics and distribution manager

Market researcher

Nature conservation officer

Tourism officer

Transport planner

Why Geography? In 2015 The Guardian identified geography as the 'must-have A Level‘!

Fieldwork and residential experience

Excellent Results

Geography and the Russell Group

Links with the GA and RGS

People-environment focus

Varied assessment package

Enquiry approach

Huge range of transferable skills

Goes well with other subjects

Supportive teachers

Relevant, interesting, and fun!