2017 A Level Geography specification currently awaiting approved by Ofqual... Studying Geography at Fairfax will help you go places: whether that is onto university, into an apprenticeship or into work, geography is one of the most sought-after qualifications. From Climate Scientists to Criminologists, from Bankers to Builders, geography A Level can be a great asset. At Fairfax, our geography department helps students develop a wide range of transferable skills, such as problem- solving, evaluation, debate, statistical analysis and developing extended arguments. To do this we study a range of topics: at AS we consider River, Coastal and Glacial Environments, then Urban Environments, Energy and Tourism. At A2 we delve deeper, considering Population and Resource issues and Climatic and Earth Hazards. As part of your course you will also attend a residential field course in North Wales and there will be opportunity to take part in a fieldtrip abroad. These will feed into the second A2 exam on geographical skills. Recent students have gone on to prestigious universities (to study geography, law, engineering and medicine, amongst others), military careers and apprenticeships with prominent national companies. So if you have an interest in the world around you and want an interesting and diverse course that will equip you with skills and qualifications to take you further, then Geography is the subject for you. TOPICS STUDIED: Earth Hazards (Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Mass Movements and Floods) Population & Resources, Climate Hazards (Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Heatwave, Storms) Geographical Skills. ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE: June 2017 Global Issues exam (30%), Skills exam (20%).
Name: Geography Qualification title: Generic code to identify ILR programme aims Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20161021 15:08:02 Updated 20161021 15:25:56
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Title: Generic code to identify ILR programme aims Qualification: Generic code to identify ILR programme aims Classification: Not Applicable