Head of Department
Matthew Roberts
Head of Humanities
Geography - A Level
The Geography A level course at St David's College allows pupils to strengthen knowledge, skills and develop research methods to leave school life as a highly adaptable, employable, and desirable individual.
The courses add detail to that learned during, GCSE whilst also introducing a vast array of new topics.
During the two years, there will be ample opportunities for field visits, including an opportunity to take part and represent a country of their choice in a model United Nations conference.
The Department prides itself on being well resourced with textbooks and field equipment as well as digitally and online. Department members are specialist and enthusiastic and integrate their own experiences of global travel and Geography into lesson content. This caters for a wide-ranging form of teaching and learning styles, meeting the needs of every pupil.
AS-Level Course Content
AS Unit 1: Changing Landscape
Written Exam 2 hours
- Section A: Changing landscapes
- Section B: Tectonic Hazards
AS unit 2: changing Places
Written Exam 1 hour 30 minutes
- Section A: Changing Places
- Section B: Fieldwork investigation in physical and human geography
A-Level Course Content
A2 Unit 3: Global Systems and Global Governance
Written Exam 2 hours
- Section A: Global Systems
- Section B: Global Governance: Change and Challenges
- Section C: 21st Century Challenges
A2 Unit 4: Contemporary Themed in Geography
Written Exam 2 hours
- Section A: Tectonic Hazards
- Section B: Contemporary Themes in Geography
A2 Unit 5: Independent investigation
Non-exam assessment: 3000 - 4000 words
