AQA Syllabus from 2016

AS/A Level Geography Fieldwork

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SWANAGE, DORSET & THE ISLE OF WIGHT

AQA AS Geography2 night Field Studies Programme Sample

2 days of Fieldwork delivered in an inspirational location for AS Geography, counting towards the 4 days needed for A Level

Coverage of the subject content for AS Level Geography

Led by our Fieldwork Tutors who hold a relevant Degree

Specification Links3.1.3 Coastal Systems and Landscapes● 3.1.3.2 Systems and processes● 3.1.3.4 Coastal Management

3.2.2 Changing Places● 3.2.2.3 The Dynamics of Changing Places● 3.2.2.4 Place Studies

3.1.3.4 Case StudiesCoastal environment(s) at a local scale to illustrate and analyse fundamental coastal processes, their landscape outcomes as set out above and engage with field data and challenges represented by their sustainable management.

“A great variety of data collection techniques covered”

Day Morning Afternoon Evening

1Arrive 1300

Welcome & OrientationSystems and Processes

Coastal Processes in SwanageCartographic Skills

Presentation of data

2Place Studies

Tourism in Swanage TownChanging Places

Rebranding in BoscombeCore Skills

Presentation of data

3Coastal ManagementDefences in Swanage

Farewells 1000 Departure

AQA A Level Geography3 night Field Studies Programme Sample

Specification Links3.1.3 Coastal Systems and Landscapes● 3.1.3.2 Systems and processes

3.1.3.4 Case StudiesCoastal environment(s) at a local scale to illustrate and analyse fundamental coastal processes, their landscape outcomes as set out above and engage with field data and challenges represented by their sustainable management.

3.1.5 Ecosystems under Stress● 3.1.5.2 Ecosystems and Processes

3.2.2 Changing Places● 3.2.2.3 The Dynamics of Changing Places● 3.2.2.4 Place Studies

“Best organised field centre we have been to”

Day Morning Afternoon Evening

1Arrive 1300

Welcome & OrientationSystems and Processes

Coastal Processes in SwanageCartographic Skills

Presentation of data

2Place Studies

Demographic and Cultural characteristics in the Isle of Purbeck Core Skills

Presentation of data

3Place Studies

Tourism in Swanage TownChanging Places

Rebranding in BoscombeStatistical Skills

Techniques

4Changing Places

Legacy of the Olympics in Weymouth and Rural Rebranding at PutlakeQuantitative Skills

GIS

5Ecosystems and Processes

Studland Sand DunesFarewells

1400 Departure