Geography

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AS LEVEL Geography The first year of Geography will see students study 4 topics. The topics are as follows: Water and Carbon Cycles In this topic students learn about the main stores of water and carbon around the world, their location and how they are transferred. This topic also looks at how human activity impacts on these stores. Hazards In this topic students study natural hazards around the world including: volcanoes, earthquakes and storm events. Global Systems and Global Governance In this topic students learn about the increasing interconnections of the world and the technology that is allowing this to happen. Geography Field Work & Skills Students will complete 2 days of field work. This field work and other Geographical skills are then assessed in an exam at the end of the year.A level Geography provides you with a wide range of study skills and knowledge of a range of key issues facing the world today and in the future. It would be an excellent introduction for a variety of Humanities and Science based degree courses, as well as specialist courses in Geography or Environmental studies. Geography at A level has a real emphasis on problem solving and decision making. It has a direct link to many career paths, such as data analysts, town planners, the civil service, and the travel and tourism industry. However many simply want to study this subject at A Level because it is interesting

Course information

Name: Geography Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Geography Qualification type: Assessment Students completing the AS course will be assessed in two exams at the end of Y12. The content of these exams will be taken from the four topics taught and will include an element which assesses the field work students complete during the year. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20161116 11:05:51 Updated 20161116 11:05:51

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Joseph Rowntree School
Voluntary Controlled School
joseph.rowntree@york.gov.uk
01904 552100
http://www.josephrowntreeschool.co.uk

Address

Haxby Road
New Earswick Town: York County:North Yorkshire