Geography
Course Overview
Geography
Geography is a far reaching and all-encompassing subject that focuses on diverse issues relating to the human and physical world in the past, present and future. It is relevant to all aspects of our lives and explores largely contemporary issues with reference to a range of scales including local, national and global. Consequently, it is an extremely exciting and dynamic subject, which combines approaches from both social and physical sciences.
Course highlights:
At A Level you will study a balance of human and physical geography topics over the two years. In physical geography you will study tectonic processes and hazards, coastal landscapes and change, the water cycle and water insecurity, and the carbon cycle and energy security. In human geography you will study globalisation, urban regeneration, superpowers, migration, identity and sovereignty. You will also complete an individual investigation which must include completion of four compulsory days of fieldwork, including a residential field trip.
Located at: Barnsley Sixth Form College
Course Start: September 2025
Course length: 2 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: QSFCALGYY1
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Other funding information
This course is not eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.
Course Content
GCSE Grade 5 or above in Geography, English Language and Maths.
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The course information on this page was last updated 07 May 2025.