Geography

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Geography

Geography is a diverse and engaging subject, led by our former Vice Principal Nick Dommett. Students explore not only the physical structure of the earth, but also the social structure and how the world is constantly changing. The study of Geography develops skills relating to map reading, data analysis and fieldwork, and also involves plenty of discussion and research to understand and work towards resolving global issues.

Course outline

Global Environments

Hot arid and semi-arid environments
Glacial and periglacial environments
Coastal environments
Tropical environments
Temperate environments
The atmospheric environment

Global Themes

Migration and urban change
Trade, debt and aid
People, place and conflicts
Energy and mineral resources
The provision of food
Tourism spaces

Geographical Issues

Tectonic hazards
Meteorological hazards
Hydrological hazards
Crime issues
Health issues
Spatial inequality and poverty issues

Research Topic

For examination in 2018:

Retail patterns
Deprivation
Fluvial geomorphology

Assesment

Global Environments

50 marks
1 hour 30 minutes written paper
20% of total Pre-U

Global Themes

50 marks
1 hour 30 minutes written paper
20% of total Pre-U

Geographical Issues

105 marks
2 hour 45 minutes written paper
40% of total Pre-U

Research Topic

For examination in 2018:

Assessment of content from one of the topics 4.1-4.3
50 marks
1 hour 30 minutes written paper
20% of total Pre-U

Specification

Although we offer all exam boards as our courses are individually designed, our chosen specification is Cambridge Pre-U Geography (9768).

Tutors

Nick Dommett
LLB (Birm), LLM (SOAS), BSc (Imperial), MA (King’s), PhD (King’s)

Victoria Moore
BSc (Manchester), MSc (Manchester), PGCE (UCL/IOE)

Why Choose Westminster Tutors?

Top independent sixth form college
In 2020 A levels 68% A*-A and 92% A*-B
In 2020 72% placed at Russell Group unis
Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ across the board
Superbly qualified teachers who care
Average A level retake improvement is 2.4 grades

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About Us

Westminster Tutors is one of the oldest and best independent sixth form colleges in London. Established in 1934, our “culture of scholastic excellence” (Ofsted, 2018) is deeply embedded and sets the standard for other colleges to follow.