Sixth Form Subject Guide 2019-2021 REDRAFTED Sixth Form Choices Guide | Page 22

A Level Geography (Cambridge International A Level) Head of Department: Mr S Brown ([email protected]) Entry Requirements Where next? Preferably a B grade in GCSE Geography or History or equivalent Geography is a broad academic subject that leads to banking, accountancy, law, planning, geology, hydrology and international development. Geography at university can be human (BA Hons) or physical oriented (BSc Hons). WHAT WILL I STUDY? Core Physical Geography  Hydrology and fluvial Geomorphology  Atmosphere and weather  Rocks and weathering Core Human Geography  Population  Migration  Settlement dynamics Advanced Physical Geography Options:  Coastal environments  Hazardous environments Advanced Human Geography Options:  Environmental management  Economic transition Field Trips: Easter holiday: Morocco Summer term: London Sunday trips – North Norfolk Coast and River Glaven HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? Paper 1 (25% final grade) Paper 2 (25% final grade) Paper 3 (25% final grade) Paper 4 (25% final grade) 21