GeographyThe SubjectGeography is taught at Collingham by dynamic, experienced tutors who strive continually to apply the principles covered by the syllabus to topical economic and environmental issues.
The Subject
Geography at AS/A level is about understanding the two-way relationship between people and the environment. How does the environment pose challenges and opportunities for people and how do people shape and manage the environment? The course is suitable for anybody who has an interest in people or the environment and acts as a natural complement to many other subjects on both sides of the arts/science divide, such as Economics, Business Studies, Biology or History. A level Geography is well respected by university admissions tutors in a range of disciplines. The Subject
The new specification balances traditional geography with contemporary and engaging geographical subject content. Key themes are management of change and sustainability. It encourages students to reflect on why they think the way they do about an issue, as well as how others think, skills that are vital for citizens in the 21st century. The specification allows students to extend and exercise their geographical skills, and to make choices. Fieldwork is at the core of this, both at AS and A2, but there are also opportunities to develop further skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. AS Unit 1 Physical and Human Geography
The study of core geographical concepts along with contrasting themes of contemporary or environmental impact, management and sustainability. Candidates must study the core and then select one of the physical options and one of the human options. Core physical section: Rivers, floods and management Core human section: Population change Optional physical topics: Cold environments, Coastal environments, Hot desert environments Optional human topics: Food supply issues, Health issues and their margins, Energy issues AS Unit 2 Geographical Skills
A geographical skills paper based on the content of Unit 1. Skills include: investigative, cartographic, graphical, ICT and statistical skills. A2 Unit 3 Contemporary Geographical Issues
An issues-based approach to contemporary geographical themes. Candidates must select three topics: at least one from the physical options and at least one from the human options. Optional physical topics:
Plate tectonics and associated hazards Weather and climate and associated hazards Ecosystems: change and challenge Optional Human topics:
World cities Development and globalisation Contemporary conflicts and challenges Unit 4A Geography Fieldwork
Investigation
This unit gives candidates the opportunity to extend an area of the subject content into a more detailed fieldwork study. Candidates analyse and evaluate their fieldwork in response to the questions set. In addition, candidates will be assessed on fieldwork skills. OR
Unit 4B Geographical Issue Evaluation
This unit gives candidates the opportunity to use their skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. An advance information booklet is prereleased 2 months prior to the exam to facilitate candidates’ research into an area which extends from the specification content.
Preferred Board: Edexcel
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