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● 3.1.3.1 Coasts as Natural Systems● 3.1.3.2 Systems and processes● 3.1.3.3 Coastal landscape and development● 3.1.3.4 Coastal Management

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

2Coastal Landscape & Development

Lulworth CoveCoasts as Natural Systems

Lulworth CoveCore Skills

Presentation of data

3Coastal ManagementDefences in Swanage

Farewells 1000 Departure

AQA A Level Geography4 Night Field Studies Programme Sample

Specification Links3.1.3 Coastal Systems and Landscapes● 3.1.3.2 Systems and processes● 3.1.3.3 Coastal landscape and development● 3.1.3.4 Coastal Management

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● 3.1.5.4 Local Ecosystems

3.1.5.5 Case StudiesSpecified ecosystem at a local scale to illustrate and analyse key themes, including the nature and properties of the ecosystem, human impact upon it and the challenges and opportunities presented in its sustainable development.

“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

2Coastal Landscape & Development

Lulworth CoveCore Skills

Presentation of data

3Coastal ManagementDefences in Swanage

Ecosystems and ProcessesCalcareous Grasslands

Statistical SkillsTechniques

4Local Ecosystems

Studland Sand DunesGraphical SkillsKite Diagrams

5Ecosystems and Processes

Rocky ShoresFarewells

1400 Departure