What fieldwork will I do at A Level?
You will undertake fieldwork and develop investigation skills. 

Depending on your school, you may carry out fieldwork in your local area or further afield, and in a range of human or physical environments.

Whatever you do, you will develop valuable skills which you can build on throughout your life. 

  How can fieldwork help me prepare for university

• Understanding and knowledge of geography - seeing your text books ‘come to life’ making what you learn much more memorable
• Developing your skills, such as data collection, analysing, map work, observing, investigating, computer and technology skills, communication and mathematical skills
• Learning, communication, confidence - you take responsibility for your learning, gaining confidence and develop skills, such as leadership, teamwork and communication
• Preparing for university and career - many of the skills you will learn during fieldwork will be valuable there

  How can I participate in more fieldwork opportunities?
Each summer, we hold a fully funded residential fieldwork summer school. 
This is for geography students at the end of their first year of AS / Highers (or equivalent) who would not normally have such opportunities. 

Details of the 2010 fieldwork summer school:

• Location: FSC Rhyd-y-Creuau, Snowdonia 
• Dates: Monday 23 to Friday 27 August 2010

  How do I apply for the Summer School?
Download the guidance notes, application form and nomination form below and email the completed forms to the Learning & Leading Project Coordinator by the closing date: Friday 23 April 2010

  Download guidance notes (PDF)
  Download student application form (MSWORD) (PDF) 
  Download nomination form   (MSWORD) (PDF) 

For further information please email using the link on the right or  +44 (0)207 591 3180 

  What activities would I do in the Summer School?