Geography

The AS and A2 Geography course is available to all GCSE Geography students and may in some cases be offered to students with good passes in similar, suitable GCSE subjects.

At AS level students study rivers and the hydrological cycle and urban morphology and change.  At A2 students investigate global hazards and rural issues.

Students are assessed by modular exams in January and June and complete two pieces of coursework.  The first piece of coursework is an individual investigation carried out during residential field work in Wales.  Students spend a weekend carrying out river investigations in the Brecon Beacons, and investigating urban issues in the town of Brecon.  The fieldtrip also involves some outdoor pursuit’s activities.

The second piece of coursework completed at A2, involves students completing an individual research essay on a topic released by the exam board.  Past topics include the influence of major sporting events on cities and global healthcare issues.

The course is normally taught by two members of the geography team and is designed to be engaging and to develop student’s personal study and team working skills. 

The Geography department is well resourced and at AS and A2 level is increasingly popular.

 

Eastbury Geography department ran its first overseas expedition to Morocco during Easter 2006.  While visiting Morocco students visited the souks and shanty towns of Marrakech and spent five days trekking in the Atlas Mountains.  Students were responsible for planning and organising their provisions and mules while on the trek.  Although voluntary, A level Geography students were given priority to take part in this unique opportunity to see a very different country and culture.

Our Geography students in Morocco