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The Course:The Geography A-level is designed to improve student’s knowledge on both ageold processes such as Tectonic Hazards to current world issues such as Globalisationand Development. Whilst at the same time equipping students with necessaryskills such as essay writing, reporting, graphical interpretation and data analysisthat will be useful in both further education and the world of employment. Assuch this is a subject that is looked upon favourably by employers; in 2006,excluding profession based degrees such as Accounting, the highest percentageof graduates finding full-time employment were Geography graduates.Who teaches the course?Human Geography is taught by Mr. Fernandes and Physical Geography by Mr.Keeble Watson or Mr. Longthorne.Topics covered within the Human Geography units include Population andresources, Migration, Trade and Development and Economic processes. The Humanunits are constantly updating as the world changes and are therefore interestingfor those who like to keep abreast of current affairs and politics. The Physicalunits include Ecosystems, Fluvial environments and processes, Natural Hazardsand Environmental issues. Again there are lots of areas within the physical unitsthat are contemporary, however there is also a lot here for the ‘traditional’ ormore scientific geographer.Preferred Entry CriteriaStudents who take Geography at A-Level should have good basic communicationskills with a B Grade in G.C.S.E Geography and English. They must be preparedto work not only in class but on their own or in groups and carry out their ownreading and research. They will require good time management skills and mustbe motivated by their own success if they are to achieve a grade C or above.ResultsResults in Geography are good; on average we have a 100% A-E pass rate witharound 50% of students achieving an A or B grade at A2.GEOGRAPHY
The CourseExam Board –'96 AQA)AS:In the Single Award there are 3 units 2 coursework portfoliosand 1 Exam.In the Double Award there are 3 additional units 1 Exam and 2optional units.A2:In the Single Award there are 3 units 1 coursework portfolio, 1Exam and 1 optional unit.In the Double Award there are 3 additional units 1 Exam and 2optional units.*A Level Single Award 6 units (1 A level)*A Level Double Award 12 units (2 A levels)* Each unit has an equal marks allocation.The course is taught by Mrs N PapaPreferred Entry CriteriaThe course of study can be taken by candidates entering thisvocational area for the first time who are keen on pursuing acareer in Health & Social Care.It could be you .....Healthcare encompasses a range of different careers for instancenursing and complementary medicine. There are allied healthprofessions like Arts therapy, Dietetics and Occupational therapyand Healthcare Science careers like pharmacy and clinicalengineering.Social Care includes careers in social work and alternative careerslike counselling, Health Informatics and special needs support inschools.SOCIAL CAREHEALTH &
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