1. Geography at High Storrs

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Unit 4: Non-examined assessment (written report 3000-4000 words) An investigation report which will be internally assessed and externally moderated.

8. 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.

9. 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%

10. 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

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