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Geography.
Head of Faculty: David Kendall
Head of Subject: Nigel Robinson
We follow the EDEXCEL A Level course which has four modules. The course is a mixture of old and new themes. The more traditional topics include:
Hazards, Population, Coasts, Cold Environments, Conflicts in Energy and Water supplies, Biodiversity, Changing Rural landscapes and Development.
The newer topics include:
Globalisation, Climate Change, Superpowers Geography, Technological Fix and Rebranding.
Assessment is through both short answer questions and research style reports. There is no coursework element in this subject. Two teachers will provide support throughout the course.
Fieldwork forms an essential part of the course because it provides both in depth case study material about specifically selected sites: a major ingredient in achieving a top grade and practical experience using investigation techniques. Trips are arranged during the course including a visit overseas. We have recently visited North Norfolk and London 2012 Olympic site, and plans are in hand to return to the French Alps.
