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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)
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